Dr. Biree Andemariam was recently honored by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame for her work “in designing and transforming our world.”
Andemariam is an assistant professor of medicine and medical director of the region’s only clinical and research center for adults with sickle cell disease. She is a fierce advocate for her patients, a highly regarded educator and an innovative researcher. Earlier this year, she was also recognized as a recipient of a Woman of Innovation Award from the Connecticut Technology Council and was honored by the School of Medicine’s Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS).
“I am extremely proud of Dr. Andemariam and her work to help patients with sickle cell disease in Connecticut. The systems that she has help to build with others serves as a model for others. The award from the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame is richly deserved,” said Dr. Paul Skolnik, chair of UConn Health’s Department of Medicine, who attended the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Also attending the ceremony was UConn Health’s Dr. Marja Hurley, associate dean and director, Office of Health Career Opportunity Programs, as well as chair of UConn’s GWIMS chapter; Dr. Jessica Clement, assistant professor, Department of Medicine and medical director of the Clinical Trials Office; Dr. James J. Grady, professor, community medicine and health care; and Amy Chesmire of the UConn Foundation.