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t m c » p u l s e | o c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 35 ACCOLADES CAROL J. BAKER, M.D., professor of pediatrics and of molecular virology and microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, was selected to receive the 2016 Alexander Fleming Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The award is granted to a member or fellow of the society in recognition of a career that reflects major contributions to the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge about infectious diseases. Baker's research is focused on neonatal infections and vaccine-preventable diseases. YOCHAI BIRNBAUM, M.D., professor of med- icine – cardiology and the John S. Dunn Chair in Cardiology Research and Education at Baylor College of Medicine, received the Walter Bleifeld Memorial Award at the annual scientific sessions of the International Academy of Cardiology, held at the 21st World Congress on Heart Disease. The award recognizes distinguished work in the field of clinical research. Birnbaum's clinical interests are non-invasive cardiology, echocardiography, electrocardiography, clinical cardiology and acute coronary syndrome. HOPE COOK, B.S.N., R.N., C.H.P.N., the education coordinator for Houston Hospice, has received a Bronze Excellence in Nursing Award from the Good Samaritan Foundation. Cook has been a practicing registered nurse since graduating from Texas Woman's University 41 years ago. In her new role as educator for Houston Hospice, she has created several new programs and works diligently toward positive outcomes in patient care through education. SVANHANIEL CRIM, B.S.N., R.N., an R.N. case manager at Houston Hospice, has received a Bronze Excellence in Nursing Award from the Good Samaritan Foundation. This year, 249 nurses were nominated by their peers from hospitals, clinics, colleges and universities throughout Houston. Crim embarked on her nursing career 40 years ago after graduating from the University of Texas System School of Nursing, and she has served as a leading member of her Houston Hospice care team for more than six years. RICHARD LEWIS, M.D., professor of ophthal- mology and of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, received the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias' Outstanding Service Award for his significant contribution to the ectodermal dysplasias community. Ectodermal dysplasia is a group of conditions in which there is abnormal development of the skin, hair, nails, teeth or sweat glands. He was honored in July at the foun- dation's annual Family Conference. GAY NORD, has been appointed president of CHI St. Luke's Health–Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Nord joins CHI St. Luke's Health from Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, where she served as pres- ident and chief executive officer for five years. With more than 20 years of experience in health care and an academic focus, Nord brings the commitment to quality with an emphasis on outstanding and cost effective care delivery needed to lead the hospital into the next era. DARELLE ROBINS, M.S.N., R.N., patient care coordinator at Houston Hospice, was honored with a Bronze Excellence in Nursing Award from the Good Samaritan Foundation. Robins has been a nurse for 27 years and is an inspiration to her peers. Beyond her medical expertise, families express appreciation for the calming and reassuring pres- ence Robins provides. EARL SHIPP, vice president of operations, U.S. Gulf Coast, The Dow Chemical Company, has been appointed to the CHI St. Luke's Health System's Board of Directors. Since joining Dow Chemical in 1981, Shipp has held numerous domestic and inter- national leadership positions. In his current role, Shipp oversees nine manufacturing sites including Texas Operations, the largest integrated chemical manufacturing complex in the world.