August Facuty Features

Faculty Features is a column that recognizes the accomplishments, honors and efforts of VCU faculty and staff. Please send information regarding an individual's activities and accomplishments to vcunews@vcu.edu

Domenic Sica, M.D., chair of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Hypertension
Sica is section editor of the pharmacotherapy section of the recently published Third Edition of the Hypertension Primer. Published under the auspices of the American Heart Association and available from Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, the text is widely recognized as an authoritative source for scientific and clinical information on hypertension. The text contains more than 150 short chapters by distinguished experts that cover every aspect of hypertension and its pathogenesis, epidemiology, impact and management. Written for physicians, scientists and trainees concerned with high blood pressure, it is also a useful adjunct text for medical students.

Fred Certosimo, D.M.D., M.S.Ed., General Practice
Certosimo was recognized as the recipient of the 2003 Harald Loe Scholars Program at the Opening Ceremony of the 32nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Dental Research (AADR) in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, March 12, 2003.

Harvey Schenkein, D.D.S., Ph.D., assistance dean of research, VCU School of Dentistry
Schenkein has been selected to receive the 2003 Basic Research in Periodontal Disease Award from the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).
The award is supported by the Colgate-Palmolive Company and is designed to recognize and encourage outstanding achievements in basic research in periodontal disease. Schenkein received the award for his contributions and works related to the genetics and pathogenesis of periodontal disease. The award, which includes a monetary prize and plaque, is the highest honor given by the IADR.