Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Spring marks a transition point deeper than just a change in weather. It’s tied to renewal and rebalancing, to longer days and forward movement after a period of relative stillness. There’s a natural rhythm to it that’s hard to ignore, even in the middle of busy clinical schedules and full inboxes. As we approach spring break, it’s a useful moment to pause, if only briefly, and take stock.
This issue reflects a department that is very much in motion. Our colleagues continue to shape national conversations, whether it’s rethinking cardiovascular risk earlier in life, advancing our understanding of infection and cancer, or helping patients navigate something as immediate as allergy season. That visibility speaks to both expertise and a willingness to engage beyond our own institution.
This month features the Division of Hematology/Oncology, another example of that momentum. Growth in clinical programs, strong recruitment, expanding trials, and deeper community engagement—all of it points to sustained, coordinated effort over time.
Spring doesn’t do the work for us, but it does offer a reminder: progress is often incremental, built quietly and steadily before it becomes visible. What you see in these pages is the result of that kind of work across the department.
If the coming days offer a chance to recharge, I hope you take it. We’ll need that energy to sustain that momentum. As always, thank you for all that you do.
My Best to You,
Taison D. Bell, MD, MBA
Interim Chair, Department of Medicine
Filed Under: Basic Research, Clinical Research, DOM in the News, Education, Message from the Chair, News and Notes, Notable Achievements, Top News