Catherine DeAngelis

By Sharon S. Blake

Pitt Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg announced that pediatrician and Pitt alumna Catherine D. DeAngelis, the first female editor in the 116-year history of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and a Pitt trustee, will be the featured speaker for Pitt’s 28th annual Honors Convocation, at 3 p.m. Feb. 27 in Carnegie Music Hall.

DeAngelis’ address is titled “The Importance of Caring.” Prior to her talk, Nordenberg will confer an honorary degree upon her.

DeAngelis, who began her duties as JAMA editor three years ago, also is editor-in-chief of scientific publications and multimedia applications for the American Medical Association. She oversees not only JAMA, but all of its Archives publications and Web site content as well. Previously, DeAngelis was editor-in-chief of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and vice dean for academic affairs and faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She continues to hold a faculty position there as professor of pediatrics. MORE >>