NIH Remembers Carbone
Dr. Kathryn Mary “Kathy” Carbone died peacefully surrounded by family on July 23 in Nashville, Tenn. A physician, researcher, mentor and friend to animals, she spent her days helping people and pets live healthier lives.
After completing her education at Harvard-Radcliffe College magna cum laude in 1979 and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1983, Carbone specialized in internal medicine and infectious diseases.
Carbone conducted groundbreaking research as a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and later as associate director for research at the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). She served as deputy scientific director of NIH’s National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) from 2007 to 2015. Her contributions as chief of pediatric and respiratory viruses at CBER and chief of the medicine service at the Phoenix Veteran’s Hospital have left a lasting impact on the medical community. Throughout her career, she displayed not only unique intellect, leadership and effectiveness, but also a compassionate patient focus and constant support for the faculty and staff as well as the trainees she mentored.
Beyond her career, Carbone’s passion for animals shone brightly. She founded Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training (GRREAT) in 1988, one of the nation’s oldest purebred dog rescues. Her involvement in rescuing dogs, horses and birds highlighted her compassionate nature. She had a longtime affection for the country, people, food and music of Scotland. After retirement, she loved to tour with the Winnebago Fuse Mobile Home owners group.