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Bradley Deere, MD
Lekha Sunkara Deere, MD
Zerelda Esquer Garrigos, MD
Alisha Parker, DO
Bushra Syed, MD
Category: Infectious Diseases
research corner: Dr. Deborah konkle-parker
Dr. Deborah Konkle-Parker is a Professor in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Nursing, and School of Population Health. She has worked at UMMC since 1996. Here, she tells us about her research and her passion for health disparity research.
Congratulations to all those who received promotion or tenure for the 2020-2021 academic year. These achievements reflect continued excellence and professional competence. This exciting milestone
The Department takes on a major role in COVID-19 Clinical Trials
UMMC is starting eight clinical trials in the next days and weeks related to COVID-19. Drs. Gailen Marshall and Jason Parham both are serving as principal investigators in several trials with many other faculty members also involved as co-investigators. Read more to learn about the trials that are underway and set to start soon.
We continue to grow! The Department is excited to announce the following new faculty that will be starting over the next several months. Read more to see who will be joining the UMMC family.
Congratulations to many members of the Department who were recognized at the Pillars’ Awards ceremony earlier this month. The Pillars’ Recognition of Service and Inclusive
Dr. Nick Chamberlain, PGY-IV fellow in Infectious Diseases, shares about his love for infectious diseases, UMMC, and Kobe Bryant. What do you like most about
The 2019 Excellence in Research Awards ceremony were held on October 25, 2019. There are four award levels based on the total amount of eligible
Dr. Jason Parham has been named the Department of Medicine’s new Executive Vice Chair. Dr. Parham, a Mississippi native, attended medical school, residency and infectious diseases
Congratulations to all the residents and fellows who received awards at their respective graduations! Best of luck to all graduating and moving on either in
Dr. Bhagyashri Navalkele wins “Best Abstract” for her multidisciplinary work for C.diff prevention
Dr. Bhagyashri “Bhagy” Navalkele, Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, recently presented “Impact of a Multidisciplinary Team on Reducing Hospital-acquired Clostridiodes difficile Infections (CDI) at
Tell us about your professional background and what you do at UMMC. I am originally from the Dominican Republic and went to medical school at
Progress Notes 