We are very pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Phillip White to the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine. Dr. White co-leads a laboratory at DMPI with his close colleague Dr. Robert McGarrah focused on the role of branched chain amino acids in development of cardiometabolic diseases. Dr. White has richly earned this promotion through his strong publication record in leading scientific journals, his success in attracting funding from NIH and other sources, and his leadership in networking with other young and emergent leaders of his field from around the world. Congratulations Phill on this richly deserved advancement!