Faculty Promotions, Appointments, and Tenure
July 2025 – September 2025
Appointed as Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement
Congratulations to Gavin Arteel, PhD, who was appointed as Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement, effective July 1. His research program focuses on extracellular matrix remodeling in liver disease. Currently, he is developing biomarkers for the clinical detection and monitoring of liver disease, as well as computational tools to identify liver disease mechanisms. In this new role, Dr. Arteel will oversee promotion and tenure processes, serve as a key resource for faculty and leaders, and help strengthen advancement across the department.
Promotion to Professor of Medicine
Marcelo Carattino, PhD // Renal-Electrolyte
Effective July 1, 2025
Chung-Chou Chang, PhD // General Internal Medicine
Effective September 1, 2025
René Claxton, MD, MS // General Internal Medicine
Effective September 1, 2025
Pouneh Fazeli, MD, MPH // Endocrinology and Metabolism
Effective July 1, 2025
Matthew Steinhauser, MD // Cardiology
Effective September 1, 2025
Richard Steinman, MD, PhD // Malignant Hematology and Medical Oncology
Effective September 1, 2025
Promotion to Associate Professor of Medicine
Aditi Gurkar, PhD // Geriatric Medicine
Effective September 1, 2025
Megan Hamm, PhD // General Internal Medicine
Effective July 1, 2025
Sadeesh Ramakrishnan, DVM, PhD // Endocrinology and Metabolism
Effective July 1, 2025
Jami Saloman, PhD // Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Effective July 1, 2025
Promotion to Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Amy Hosmer, MD // Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Effective July 1, 2025
Elyse Johnston, MD // Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Effective July 1, 2025
Muhammed Wahab Bin Amjad, PhD // Cardiology
Effective July 1, 2025