Diane E. Meier
Diane E. Meier (pronounced: Die-ann E. My-er) is a prominent figure in the field of palliative care and geriatrics.
Etymology
The name Diane is of French origin, derived from the Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana. Meier is a common German surname, meaning 'mayor'.
Career
Diane E. Meier is a geriatrician, who has made significant contributions to the field of palliative care. She is the Director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), a national organization devoted to increasing the number and quality of palliative care programs in the United States.
In addition to her role at CAPC, Meier is also a Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Awards and Recognition
Meier has received numerous awards for her work in palliative care, including the MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the "genius grant". She was also named one of the Time 100 most influential people in the world in 2009.
Related Terms
- Palliative Care
- Geriatrics
- Geriatrician
- Center to Advance Palliative Care
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- MacArthur Fellowship
- Time 100
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diane E. Meier
- Wikipedia's article - Diane E. Meier
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