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Andrew D. Hollenbach

Andrew D. Hollenbach
Andrew D. Hollenbach, author of the book “A Practical Guide to Writing a Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Grant,” is an associate professor in the genetics department at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He is also the lead editor for the AAMC publication “Instituting Curricular and Institutional Climate Changes to Improve Health Care for Individuals who are LGBT, Gender Nonconforming, or Born with DSD.”

Articles by Andrew D. Hollenbach

Opening my mind
Diversity

Opening my mind

Feb. 1, 2016
Andrew Hollenbach writes about becoming open about his sexuality and learning to appreciate the diversity of the LGBT and DSD community as he works within academia to educate others.
Making of a man
Generations

Making of a man

Jan. 1, 2015
Andrew D. Hollenbach writes: "Growing up in a small town gave me strong roots, roots that have stretched all the way to New Orleans and continue to feed me and strengthen me to this day."
Like water in a desert
Diversity

Like water in a desert

Dec. 1, 2014
Andrew D. Hollenbach and Kristen L. Eckstrand write about the new publication “Instituting Curricular and Institutional Climate Changes to Improve Health Care for Individuals Who Are LGBT, Gender Nonconforming, or Born with DSD."
Providing hope in a hostile environment
Essay

Providing hope in a hostile environment

Nov. 1, 2014
Andrew Hollenbach writes: "(T)the families and children at St. Jude couldn’t care less about this impact factor."
The many hats of an academic researcher
Jobs

The many hats of an academic researcher

Oct. 1, 2014
In his advice column this month, Andrew D. Hollenbach of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center writes about the many roles faculty members must assume — without having been trained for pretty much any of them.
Passive obstructionism
Professional Development

Passive obstructionism

Sept. 1, 2014
Andrew Hollenbach writes about one of his pet peeves: when people passively stand in the way of change.
The measure of success
Essay

The measure of success

June 1, 2014
Andrew D. Hollenbach offers a thought-provoking assessment of his job as a mentor and of what success really means.
Advice for those applying for Kirschstein training grants
Funding

Advice for those applying for Kirschstein training grants

May 1, 2014
Andrew D. Hollenbach, author of “A Practical Guide to Writing a Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Grant,” offers applicants a few tips in our pages.