Drexel University College of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA (March 9, 2011) – Drexel University and Drexel University College of Medicine are proud to announce that Greg Botta, a student in the M.D./Ph.D. program, has been selected to attend the prestigious Lindau meeting of Nobel Laureates in Lindau, Germany, this summer. Fellowships to attend the meeting are granted to graduate students from around the world and are highly selective.

Andrew S. Wechsler, M.D., Stanley K. Brockman Professor and chairman of the Department of Cardiothoraic Surgery, has received the Edward S. Cooper, M.D. Award from the American Heart Association for his contributions to the advancement of cardiothoracic medicine in the Delaware Valley. Dr. Wechsler was formally presented with the award at the 2011 Philadelphia Heart Ball on February 12.

Drexel Medicine's Center for Digestive Health has been recognized for quality and safety by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). The ASGE recognition is the latest accolade for the Center for Digestive Health, which offers routine outpatient endoscopy procedures at the Drexel Medicine Center City office building, located at 219 N. Broad Street.

The winter weather can bring more than just a difference in temperature and attire; it can also bring on dry, cracked and chapped skin.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health has awarded a $100,000 planning grant to Ana Núñez, M.D., and the Women's Health Education Program for the next phase of its community outreach programming and research.