This document lists the recipients of the 2014 Center for Faculty Development & Diversity Pillar Awards. Several faculty members received awards for excellence in mentoring, teaching, leadership, research, community service, and diversity. The recipients are praised for their dedication, inspiration, and support of students, trainees, and colleagues. They serve as role models and have significantly advanced their fields through rigorous work.

1. 2014
Center for Faculty
Development & Diversity
Pillar Awards

2. Senior Faculty Mentor Award
Robert Barbieri, M.D.
Chairman
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
“I cannot recall a single time [in twelve years] when my mentor,
Dr. Barbieri, has not replied to my emails instantaneously, or
when he was not available for an appointment regarding a
career issue or advice related to my science or my growing
leadership responsibilities.”
Nominated by Dr. Raina Fichorova

3. Senior Faculty Mentor Award
Elizabeth Loder, M.D.
Chief, Division of Headache and Pain
Department of Neurology
“Dr. Loder helped launch my career and countless others in the field of
headache medicine. She unequivocally embodies the best qualities of a
physician leader and mentor. She brings tenacity and joy to her work
and has taught me the skills necessary to be a leader in the field.”
–Dr. Rebecca Wells
Nominated by Dr. Paul Rizzoli

4. Senior Faculty Mentor Award
Lawrence Tsen, M.D.
Vice Chair, Faculty Development
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
“Dr. Tsen is exceptionally well-rounded. He is simultaneously an
expert in his field, a renowned researcher, an excellent teacher,
and a dedicated mentor. He inspires and motivates all those
around him. Most importantly, however, he strives to ensure
that his mentees succeed.”
- Dr. Anton Chou

5. Junior Faculty Mentor Award
Tina Kapur, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Image Guided Therapy Program
Department of Radiology
“She encourages hand-on research experiences. . . providing an
atmosphere of learning and trust that brings out the best in
mentees. Her training programs generate tangible results
because she knows how to offer guidance and independence in
just the right mix to ensure success.”
-Dr. Steven Seltzer
Nominated by Patti Goldberger

6. Clinical Teacher Award
Michael Muto, M.D.
Gynecologist, Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
“Dr. Muto is an outstanding clinician and educator; he brings his
fund of knowledge and analytic skills to each case and makes
complex decisions seem straightforward. He provides a highly
rated surgical training experience, one that promotes
participation and intellectual growth.”
-Dr. Robert Barbieri
Nominated by Dr. Ross Berkowitz

7. Educational Program Leadership
Stephanie Kayden, M.D., M.P.H
Director, International Emergency Medicine Fellowship
Department of Emergency Medicine
“…one of the most incredible educators and mentors I have met,
and the person I credit most with supporting my success to date.
She is an example to all young women and men in our
department”
-Dr. Parveen Parmar
Nominated by Dr. Ron Walls

8. Contribution to Faculty
Development and Diversity Award
Cynthia Lemere, Ph.D.
Associate Neuroscientist, Center for Neurological Diseases
Department of Neurology
“It is clear from student feedback as well as our own
observations that she is deeply committed to providing a rich
learning experience for each student she mentors, allowing the
students to be exposed to all aspects of working in a laboratory
setting.” – Wanda McClain
Nominated by Wanda McClain

9. Contribution to Faculty
Development and Diversity Award
Wanda McClain, M.P.A.
Vice President
Community Health and Health Equity
“She sets the example of an individual, committed to the
institution, who teaches us every day the essence of diversity and
inclusion, of righting the wrongs of health disparities, of
demonstrating by action and not by words what it means to
deliver on the principals of health care equity.”
-Dr. Barbara Bierer
Nominated by Dr. Cheryl Clark

10. Community Service Award
Charles Dimitroff, Ph.D.
Associate Scientist
Department of Dermatology
“…a major asset to BWH by providing faculty with a model of
how to function outside of BWH to have an impact on the
general populace,” and “an inspirational leader of our youth.”
-Dr. Thomas Kupper
Nominated by Dr. Thomas Kupper

11. Research Leadership Award
Ron Kikinis, M.D.
Director, Surgical Planning Laboratory
Department of Radiology
“Ron is a research leader of strong character that inspires, that
sets the example to follow, at the same time he is humble and
kind, and will go out of his way to help you.”
- Dr. Andriy Fedorov
Nominated by Denitra Seals

12. Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Leadership Award
Zafira Castaño Corsino, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Hematology
Department of Medicine
“Dr. Castaño truly embodies everything that this award is meant
to recognize: leadership, mentorship, teamwork, collaboration,
productivity, and community service.”
-Dr. Sandra McAllister
Nominated by Dr. Sandra McAllister

13. Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Leadership Award
Marina Kvaskoff, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine
“Beyond her tireless efforts to procure funding to foster her
international collaborative opportunities, she has shown an unusually
astute interest in developing her leadership, mentoring and managerial
skills.”
-Dr. Stacy Missmer
Nominated by Dr. Meir Stampfer

14. Research Collaboration Award
Srinivasan Mukundan, M.D., Ph.D.
Section Head, Division of Neuroradiology
Department of Radiology
“Srini has been tireless to pursue additional opportunities to
collaborate, develop interdepartmental initiatives, and selflessly
help researchers.”
-Dr Mariano Viapiano
Nominated by Denitra Seals and Dr. Steven Seltzer

15. Research Community Service
Award
Cheryl Clark, M.D., Sc.D.
Director, Health Equity Research and Intervention
Department of Medicine
“. . . quadruple threat – a devoted and highly skilled clinician, a
knowledgeable and engaging educator, a researcher that pushes the
boundaries of knowledge, and a passionate community contributor.
Additionally, she is a consummate team player and mentor.”
-Wanda McClain
Nominated by Wanda McClain

16. Research Innovation Award
Emily Stern, M.D.
Director, Functional and Molecular Neuroimaging
Department of Radiology
“Her innovative nature is in her ability to see the world of
medicine, health care, and medical education with a lens
that goes beyond clinical care and research.”
-Lesley Solomon
Nominated by Dr. Cheryl Clark