[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E832-E833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. TIMOTHY MURPHY

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 20, 2024

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Timothy Murphy, 
who is being awarded the University at Buffalo President's Medal. A 
dedicated and visionary leader, Dr. Murphy has significantly 
contributed to the advancement of medical science and the wellbeing of 
the Western New York community.
  First presented in 1990, the University at Buffalo President's Medal 
recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, 
achievements, and contributions to the University at Buffalo community. 
This year, Dr. Murphy has earned the distinguished honor for

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his exceptional leadership and transformative impact at the Jacobs 
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
  Dr. Murphy is an internationally recognized expert in respiratory 
infectious diseases, specializing in otitis media (ear infections) in 
children and lower respiratory tract infections in adults with chronic 
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). His groundbreaking work has 
identified causes of bacterial infections and developed vaccinations 
and intervention strategies to prevent and treat these illnesses.
  Additionally, in 2015, Dr. Murphy founded the University at Buffalo's 
Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) with support from 
the National Institute of Health. Under Dr. Murphy's leadership, the 
CTSI has spearheaded efforts to improve health care and reduce health 
disparities in Western New York. Dr. Murphy and the CTSI team have 
enhanced education for clinical research, advanced data science, and 
increased university partnerships with community organizations.
  For twelve years, Dr. Murphy has directed the Ruth L. Kirschstein 
NRSA Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant to address the 
national shortage of clinical scientists. This vital program introduces 
medical and pharmacy students to careers as clinical scientists through 
structured research and professional development training. Dr. Murphy 
has prioritized recruiting individuals from underrepresented 
communities to help rebuild the biomedical research workforce.
  As a SUNY Distinguished Professor and Senior Associate Dean for 
Clinical and Translational Research, Dr. Murphy is a pillar of the 
University at Buffalo Department of Medicine's academic community. With 
230 publications and 13 patents and chapters in medical textbooks, Dr. 
Murphy's work has played a pivotal role in preventing and treating 
respiratory tract bacterial diseases.
  Please join me in congratulating Dr. Timothy Murphy on receiving the 
University at Buffalo President's Medal and thanking him for his 
commitment to making our community a healthier place.

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