Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Laurie Kilpatrick, PhD, as Associate Dean of Research at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Dr. Kilpatrick has been a dedicated member of the Temple community since 2009, during which time she has held numerous key roles, including Assistant Dean for Clinical Research and faculty appointments in the Departments of Microbiology, Immunology, and Inflammation, and Thoracic Medicine and Surgery.  

Dr. Kilpatrick is a recognized leader in vascular inflammation, sepsis, and acute lung injury research, having authored over 90 peer-reviewed papers. She has also held prominent positions such as President of the Shock Society, an international society promoting clinically relevant research into the basic biology of trauma, shock, and sepsis, and served on several National Institutes of Health (NIH) study sections.

She has also served as an Ad Hoc member of the NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences Council. Her groundbreaking work on sepsis treatments and neutrophil-endothelial interactions continues to shape the future of inflammatory disease therapies.  

In addition to her research achievements, Dr. Kilpatrick has been instrumental in developing strategies and infrastructure to support the growth and development of clinical research – a vital component of the Katz School’s overall research enterprise. She worked with various teams at Temple to establish the Katz BioBank in 2022, and this year she helped launch the CollabConnect research partnership development program, designed to foster increased collaboration among Katz researchers.  

As Associate Dean of Research, Dr. Kilpatrick will collaborate with Erica Golemis, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Research, to provide leadership and strategic oversight for our school’s research activities. She will help develop a clinical research strategy, evaluate research productivity, and ensure faculty have the resources they need to succeed alongside supporting faculty career development. We are confident that Dr. Kilpatrick’s leadership will continue to advance our research mission by fostering a vibrant research environment across Temple. 

 Please join me in congratulating Dr. Kilpatrick on her well-deserved appointment.  

Sincerely,

Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS
The Marjorie Joy Katz Dean
Lewis Katz School of Medicine