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March Updates from the Mongan Institute
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Hamed Khalili, MD, MPH, assumes roles of Associate Director of the Department of Medicine's Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit and Director of Clinical Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Division of Gastroenterology
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The Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit (CTEU) at the Mongan Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital and the MGH Division of Gastroenterology are delighted to announce that Hamed Khalili, MD, MPH, will assume the roles of Associate Director of the Department of Medicine’s CTEU and Director of Clinical Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the Division of Gastroenterology. In these leadership roles, Dr. Khalili will be charged with developing our research training and education efforts within the CTEU and growing the clinical research program within the Crohn’s and Colitis Center.
Dr. Khalili brings a wealth of experience to these roles. He received his MD from the University of Texas - Southwestern, where he also completed his internal medicine residency. He completed his gastroenterology and IBD fellowships here at MGH, while also earning an MPH degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Since joining the gastroenterology faculty in 2013, Dr. Khalili has built a strong clinical practice at our Crohn’s and Colitis Center while developing an international reputation as a clinical and translational investigator in IBD. He has made major contributions in understanding the role of diet, lifestyle, and genetics in the etiopathogenesis of IBD and microscopic colitis. His work has been supported by several grants from the NIH, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. In 2015, he was recognized by the AGA and by the American Society of Clinical Investigation with Young Investigator Awards. Since then, he has built an international network of collaborators that will enhance ongoing research programs within the CTEU and the IBD center.
The CTEU was established in 2015 as a research unit with the Department of Medicine. The mission of the CTEU is to advance epidemiologic investigation for the translation of discoveries into effective clinical interventions. Since 2016, the CTEU has been a core research center within the newly launched MGH Mongan Institute, which supports research in population and health care sciences.
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Christina Luberto, PhD, joins Mongan Institute Faculty
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Christina Luberto, PhD, was recently promoted to Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She is a staff psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a researcher at the Health Policy Research Center at the Mongan Institute.
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Faculty Highlights & Awards
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Jocelyn Carter, MD, MPH, and her Community Care Transitions Team have been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Nathaniel Bowditch Prize. The MGH Board of Trustees awards the Bowditch Prize each year to a person or persons who have made a significant contribution to improving quality of care at the MGH while reducing the cost of such care. Dr. Carter is Director of the Community CAre Transitions (C-CAT) Initiative, which links inpatients at high risk for readmission with community health workers focused on closing gaps in care driven by social determinants of health.
Areej El-Jawahri, MD, was awarded the A. Clifford Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award from Harvard Medical School. This award honors the memory of Dr. A. Clifford Barger who, among other things, devoted his career to bringing out the best in those who studied, trained, and worked at HMS. Dr. El-Jawahri is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at MGH, Director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Survivorship Program at MGH, and Associate Director of the Cancer Outcomes Research & Education Program.
Crystal North, MD, MPH, has been selected as a 2020-2023 Parker B. Francis Fellow. The Parker B. Francis Fellowship is a 3-year career development award for junior pulmonary faculty. Each pulmonary division across the country can nominate two junior faculty. Approximately 12-15 grants are awarded each year. Dr. North is an investigator in the Medical Practice Evaluation Center at the Mongan Institute.
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Job Opportunities
Below are a few job opportunities at the Mongan Institute and its centers and partners. For more details or to apply to any of the opportunities listed below, please click here and search the ID# listed. Please find a complete list of opportunities on our website.
- Research Assistant, Health Policy - Disparities Solutions Center - ID# 3116597
The Disparities Solutions Center (DSC) within the Mongan Institute of the Massachusetts General Hospital, is seeking a full time research assistant to assist with the day-to-day duties of a variety of projects. The candidate must demostrate strong organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills, with a strong interest and background in public health and/or disparities.
- Data Analyst II - Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit - ID# 3121171
The Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic data analyst to join our research group and conduct data management and statistical analysis for several large studies. Our research group focuses on understanding environmental, genetic, and microbial predictors of gastrointestinal disorders with a particular focus on inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Grant Administrator - Mongan Institute - ID# 3116391
The Mongan Institute seeks a detail-oriented, organized, and self-directed individual to work with investigators throughout the research funding application and administration process. The candidate will be responsible for assisting investigators from various centers and units in the preparation and oversight of research grants, including both pre- and post-award processes.
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DF/HCC: Call for Mentors for CURE Program
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Join the effort to foster the next generation of STEM Leaders! The Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center is looking for mentors to host a CURE (Continued Umbrella of Research Experiences Program) student in your research environment for 8-12 weeks this summer.
Mentor expectations include: attending mandatory mentor orientation, overseeing student creation of learning plan, abstract, and final presentation, and providing access to space and resources necessary for student to succeed. Student stipends are covered by the CURE Program.
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HMS Foundation Funds Spring Awards 2020
Each year, several foundations invite HMS faculty and postdocs to apply for their fellowships and grants. Interested investigators must first apply for the HMS nomination through the HMS Foundation Funds, and a committee will select the final candidates to submit applications to the foundations.
Faculty interested in applying for any of the awards listed can apply for the HMS nomination by submitting an application online by Monday, March 23.
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DiversityxMESH 2020 Disparities HackathonIn Collaboration with the MGH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
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Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3
5:00pm Friday - 3:00pm Sunday
Massachusetts General Hospital
Suggested Attendees: Physicians, Support Staff, Technologists, Nurses, Entrepreneurs, Researchers, Engineers, prior participants in MESH programs.
What is a Hackathon? A hackathon is a portmanteau of “hacking” and “marathon”, where hacking refers to the idea of developing novel approaches to a problem. A hackathon is an event where groups of participants with diverse backgrounds/skillsets come together to solve real world problems with innovative solutions. Typically held over a 2-3 day period of time, the event provides attendees the opportunity to identify a problem, form a team with talented individuals with different skill sets, and then come up with an innovative solution. Part networking, part conference, part career development, hackathons have become a fun and favorite way to identify and solve problems.
A Diversity Hackathon? Whether it is people of color, gender diverse individuals, economically disadvantaged people, or non-English speakers, every healthcare system has populations that do not receive the appropriate level of care. Despite initiatives on improving the patient experience from a hospital-wide prospective, the patient experience in radiology has remained the same. As such, barriers to imaging continue to exist and lead to imaging missed care opportunities which disproportionately affect under-served populations. The purpose of this event is to identify those barriers and develop solutions to ensure everyone has access to the care they deserve.
Please note: While we do not anticipate that COVID-19 will impact our May hackathon, we will continue to monitor the situation and may adjust the event date as necessary. Please use the link below to stay up to date on hackathon news and tickets.
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