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From University of Miami: For Carl E. Orringer, M.D., the newest faculty member in the Cardiovascular Division, the move from Cleveland to Miami is a homecoming. Orringer is a triple ’Cane, with a B.A. in chemistry (1970), an M.D. (1974) and a residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital (1977). Thirty-seven years later, he’s back, bringing with him a high-profile cardiovascular disease-prevention program that he developed.

“Everything is coming full circle,” Orringer said. “I feel an allegiance to UM, and bringing the program here is my way of saying thank you.”

The 2013 Impact Factors were recently released and the Journal of Clinical Lipidology (JCL) saw a significant increase — from 2.741 (2012) to 3.587. The Journal is now ranked 53rd out of 254 journals in its category (pharmacology and pharmacy). 

The National Lipid Association is sad to report that Gumaro Garza, MD, an active member of the Southwest Lipid Association, passed away July 29, 2014, after suffering a myocardial infarction and subsequent cardiogenic shock. Garza resided in Edinberg, Texas, and was very active in the treatment of dyslipidemia in the Mexican-American population. He is survived by his ex-wife, Christine Garza, PhD, who is also a member of the SWLA chapter, and his daughter.