Catherine D. DeAngelis
Catherine D. DeAngelis is an esteemed pediatrician and medical editor, recognized for her significant contributions to the field of medicine. She is best known for her tenure as the first female editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Catherine D. DeAngelis was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Wilkes University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree. Following her medical studies, DeAngelis completed a residency in pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Career[edit | edit source]
DeAngelis has had a distinguished career in medicine, both as a practicing pediatrician and as a medical editor. She served as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) from 2000 to 2011, making history as the first woman to hold this position. During her tenure, she implemented a policy requiring authors to disclose all potential conflicts of interest, a move that significantly increased transparency in medical research.
In addition to her editorial work, DeAngelis has held several academic positions. She was the first woman to be appointed as a full professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She also served as the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty at Johns Hopkins, where she was instrumental in promoting gender equality in the medical field.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
DeAngelis has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to medicine. These include the Elizabeth Blackwell Award for outstanding contributions to the cause of women in medicine, and the American Medical Association's Women in Science Award.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Catherine D. DeAngelis' work has had a profound impact on the field of medicine. Her efforts to promote transparency in medical research and to advance the cause of women in medicine have left a lasting legacy.
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