It’s hard to believe that it’s been one year since I joined Georgetown and assumed my responsibilities as director of Lombardi. I can’t speak for the rest of you, but I have found this year to be utterly remarkable – challenging, exciting, and rewarding on many personal and professional levels.
While Harriet and I certainly miss our friends and family in Philadelphia, we love living in DC. And I still got to march in the Phillies victory parade in October!
It has been a privilege to get to know so many wonderful people at Lombardi and Georgetown University. And I already feel as if I have a new professional family. Hardly a day goes by when I am not surprised and delighted to learn about another exciting research finding or translational research opportunity here at Lombardi. I am constantly amazed by the collegiality, warmth, and loyalty of our faculty and staff to the very important work we do – and to each other.
At this time of the year, it is always nice to take a step back and reflect on where we’ve been and where we might go. I feel very good about where we’ve been and truly excited and humbled by where we are headed.
Please accept my very best wishes for the holiday season, a very happy New Year, and a healthy and productive 2009.