Awards and Honors
Congratulations to the following faculty and staff for achieving special distinction this quarter:
Schoolwide
Many faculty have been honored as Castle Connolly Top Doctors, see the full list here. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top seven percent of all U.S. practicing
physicians and are considered best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence
in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills. They are peer-nominated and thoroughly
vetted by a physician-led research team.
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Jason C. Mussell, PhD received the Research Speaker Award from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Medicine
Department faculty recognized by Inside New Orleans' "Leading Doctors 2026" include:
- Dexter Matrana - Allergy and Immunology
- Shane Guillory - Internal Medicine
- Hope Oddo Moise - Internal Medicine
- Ben Springgate - Internal Medicine
Dr. Brooks Robey (Nephrology) was named an Excellent Reviewer by the Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases journal.
Dr. Vijay Nijjar (Pulmonary & Critical Care) and Dr. Giulia Monticone (Genetics) were recently awarded a New Investigator Award from the Louisiana Cancer Research Center. The award carries a grant for a pilot study investigating T-cell exhaustion and senescence in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The study will build off Dr. Monticone's previous work on molecular mechanisms of tumor immune evasion by combining it with advanced diagnostics of early-stage tumors by Dr. Nijjar.
Assistant Professor Dr. Amy Wolfe (Pulmonary/Critical Care & Allergy/Immunology) received a 2025 Chancellor’s Excellence
Award. This award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing
the mission and vision of LSUHSC New Orleans. This year 242 nominations were received, a testament to the remarkable talent, dedication,
and impact across the LSU Health community.
Ophthalmology
Dr. Kevin Kirchner was named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
Department Chair Dr. Jayne S Weiss was awarded the Secretariat Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Monroe Laborde was awarded the 2025 Newman Community Service Award at the Louisiana Orthopaedics
Association Meeting.
The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) announced Dr. Carter Clement as this year’s recipient of the Lutz Biedermann award for his research proposal “Improving Materials for Vertebral Body Tethering Using Soft Tissue Allografts.” The award grants $72,700 to Dr. Clement’s research over a two-year span.
Dr. E. Scott Yerger was awarded the Rooney Award, a teaching award given to faculty and named after Dr. Ronald Rooney, former faculty and advisor/mentor to residents and students.
Pediatrics
Dr. Ashley Autrey’s recent publication "Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care: A National Survey of Clinic Structures and Operations" was selected for this year's American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine's
Pediatric State of the Science and recognized as some of the most important research
in the field in 2025.
Dr. Amanda Messer of the Hospital Medicine Division received a 2025 Chancellor’s Excellence Award. This award honors individuals who demonstrate
exceptional commitment to advancing the mission and vision of LSUHSC New Orleans. This year 242 nominations were received, a testament to the remarkable talent, dedication,
and impact across the LSU Health community.