Named Professorships
The creation of a Professorship in the School of Medicine indicates that a sum of money has been added to the University endowment to generate income which supports a professor in a particular department.
A date in brackets indicates year the named professorship was established.
John Jacob Abel Distinguished Service Professorship in Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics [1962]: Ronald Schnaar, Ph.D.
Funded by a bequest in the will of Mrs. Anne D. Hamilton of Columbus, OH. Dr. Abel was the first Professor of Pharmacology (1893-1937) and a member of the original faculty of the School of Medicine.
Martin D. Abeloff Professorship [2007]: Drew M. Pardoll, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by the Seraph Foundation (Henry and Linda Spires, Trustees) for a professorship in the Department of Oncology for the purpose of advancing outstanding cancer research and treatment. The Director of the Department of Oncology, Dean of the School of Medicine, and Seraph Trustees has the discretion of appointment over current and future faculty to this professorship.
ABCD Charitable Trust Professorship in Schizophrenia [2022]: Russell L. Margolis, M.D.
This permanent endowment will be used to benefit the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.
Leonard & Madlyn Abramson Professorship in Neurodegenerative Diseases [2004]: Ted M. Dawson, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by Leonard and Madlyn Abramson.
AEGON Professorship in Prostate Cancer Research [2008]: Michael Carducci, M.D.
Funding provided by AEGON.
Aetna U.S. Health Care Professorship in Medical Genetics [1996]: Garry Cutting, M.D.
Funding provided by U.S. Healthcare Corporation.
Mohamad E. Allaf Directorship in Minimally Invasive Urology Surgery [2014]: Mohamad E. Allaf, M.D.
Income from the Principal will be used “for a directorship and research program in minimally invasive urology… This gift is to be utilized by Dr. Mohamad E. Allaf at his discretion for salary support, clinical & research programs or other purposes as determined solely by Dr. Mohamad E. Allaf.” The endowment will be held in the Brady Urological Institute in the School of Medicine.
Elizabeth Plank Althouse Professorship in Alzheimer’s Research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences [2006]: Constantine Lyketsos, M.D., M.H.S.
Funding provided for researching the cause, prevention, treatment, and cure of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Andelot Professorship in Laryngology and Otology [1962]: David W. Eisele, M.D.
This Professorship was funded by a grant from Mr. Lamont DuPont Copeland of Wilmington, DE, a grateful patient of Dr. John Bordley. The Andelot name was selected by Mr. Copeland.
E. Cowles Andrus Distinguished Professorship in Cardiology [2001]: Edward K. Kasper, M.D.
Funding provided by Miriam Andrus, in memory of her husband, E. Cowles Andrus, M.D.
The Jennifer Arnold, M.D. Professorship in Medical Simulation & Innovative Education [2021]: Alyssa Rake, M.D.
Will be used to endow and support the Director of Medical Simulation and Education at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
C. Michael Armstrong Professorship [2000]: Gregg L. Semenza, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by Trustee C. Michael Armstrong to support medical research, with initial focus on stem cell research.
C. Michael and S. Anne Armstrong Professorship in Patient Safety [2014]: Allen Kachalia, M.D., J.D.
Funding provided by Trustee C. Michael Armstrong and his wife, S. Anne Armstrong, to support the director of the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality.
Atran Family Foundation Endowed Professorship Fund in IBD Research [2021]: Florin Selaru, M.D.
This gift will benefit basic science research in the IBD section of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Frances Watt Baker, M.D. and Lenox D. Baker, Jr., M.D. Deanship of Medical Faculty [1997]: Theodore L. DeWeese, M.D.
Dr. Frances Watt Baker and Dr. Lenox D. Baker, Jr. are 1966 graduates of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Frances Baker is a pediatrician and Dr. Lenox Baker is a cardiothoracic surgeon and a member of the Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees and the Board of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Edmund F. and Virginia Ball Professorship in Ophthalmology [2005]: J. Fernando Arevalo, M.D.
Funding provided by Mr. Edmund F. Ball. This gift will be used to support research in macular degeneration and other retinal diseases.
Dr. Freida Derdeyn Bambus Professorship in Ophthalmology [2011]: Debasish Sinha, Ph.D.
Funding provided by Dr. Freida Derdeyn, a retired teacher, in appreciation for the care she received at Wilmer during treatment for macular degeneration.
Theodore and Ingrid Baramki Professorship in Reproductive Endocrinology [1994]: Howard A. Zacur, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by Dr. Theodore Baramki, a member of the faculty of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and the estate of Clarice Reiss. This gift will be used to fund a professorship in reproductive endocrinology.
Philip Bard Directorship in the Department of Physiology [1999]: Unoccupied
Established through commitments made in 1999 by Roger Greif, Philip Davies, Elizabeth B. O’Connor, Vernon Mountcastle, Timothy Harrison, and various donors in honor of Philip Bard, Professor of Physiology, 1933 to 1964.
The Barry Family Professorship in Translational Medicine [2016]: Kenneth Kinzler, M.D.
The gift will be used to benefit the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins as an endowed gift to be held in perpetuity for purpose of a professorship bearing the name.
The Charles T. Bauer Professorship in Transplant Surgery [2023]: Daniel Warren, Ph.D.
Funds will be used to support the Department of Surgery's Division of Transplant Surgery.
Baxley Professorship in Pathology [1901]: Ralph H. Hruban, M.D.
A bequest in the will of Dr. Henry Willis Baxley (1824-1876) provided funding for the first endowed chair in the School of Medicine.
Stanhope Bayne-Jones Professorship in Medicine [1974]: David L. Thomas, M.D.
Mrs. Nannie S. Bayne-Jones provided the funding for this Professorship in honor of her husband. Stanhope Bayne-Jones received his M.D. degree from Johns Hopkins in 1914. As an expert in infectious diseases, he served on the faculty of the University of Rochester and Yale Medical School, and he also served as Dean at Yale. In 1942, he was made a brigadier general in the Army Medical Corps and served in many government posts during and following World War II.
The Sheldon B. Bearman, M.D. Professorship in Radiology [2020]: Pamela T. Johnson, M.D.
A permanent endowment, established by the Herbert Bearman Foundation, benefiting the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences.
Bendann Family Professorship in Ophthalmology [2011]: Esen K. Akpek, M.D.
An endowment fund at the School of Medicine, the income from the principal will be used for faculty support and the endowment will be held in the Wilmer Eye Institute.
Bendann-Iliff Professorship in Ophthalmology [1995]: Unoccupied
Established by Constance Bendann in honor of the Bendann Family and Charles E. Iliff, III, one of the pioneers of oculoplastics, the surgical restoration of the function and appearance of the eye.
Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professorship in Cerebrospinal Fluid Research [2022]: Abhay Moghekar, M.B.B.S.
The funds will be used to support a new professorship in hydrocephalus research in the Department of Neurology.
Dr. Bertram M. Bernheim Research Professorship in Surgery [1987]: Christopher Abularrage, M.D.
Funding for this Professorship was provided by members of the Bernheim family to honor Bertram M. Bernheim, a 1905 graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. As a member of the faculty of the Department of Surgery, he was responsible for pioneering research which resulted in significant advancements in vascular surgery and blood transfusion.
The Berry-Brem Professorship in Neurosurgery [2017]: Mark Luciano, M.D.
Funding was provided by George and Mary Nell Berry. The endowment was established to honor Dr. Henry Brem, whose dedication, talents and skill has led the Department of Neurosurgery to unprecendented achievements.
Leela and Belur Bhagavan, M.D. Professorship in Pathology [2025]: Ashley M. Cimino-Mathews, M.D.
Will be used to benefit the Department of Pathology
George E. Bigelow, Ph.D. Professorship [2014]: Eric Strain, Ph.D.
Established in 2014 by an anonymous donor in honor of George E. Bigelow to support clinical behavioral pharmacology research and teaching with a primary focus on elucidating the mechanisms of addictive disorders and developing treatments.
Alfred Blalock Chair in Surgery [1992]: John L. Cameron, M.D.
Funding for this Chair was provided by contributions from Dr. Blalock’s residents. Dr. Alfred Blalock was Director of the Department of Surgery (1941-1964), and is credited with establishing the field of cardiac surgery. He is best known for the creation of the Blalock-Taussig operation for the treatment of cyanotic congenital heart disease.
Bloomberg-Kimmel Professorship in Cancer Immunotherapy [2018]: Dung Le, M.D.; Cynthia Sears, M.D. and Suzanne Topalian, M.D.
Professorship recognizing leadership in the Bloomberg-Kimmel Institute of Cancer Immunotherapy.
Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professorship in Neurofibromatosis [2017]: Jaishri Blakeley, M.D.
To benefit the Department of Neurology as an endowed gift to be held in perpetuity and which will support a professor in the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program.
John E. Bordley Chair in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery [1990]: Wayne Koch, M.D.
Funding for this Chair was provided by the McCarthy-Cooper Estate, patients, and residents of Dr. John E. Bordley, who was Director of the Department of Otolaryngology for 17 years (1952-1969).
Boury Professorship in Molecular Biology and Genetics [1937]: Unoccupied
This professorship was funded by a bequest in the will of Mr. Louis J. Boury. Mr. Boury was a native of Baltimore who moved to New York where he became a successful grain merchant.
Frederick Brancati Professorship [2012]: Jeanne M. Clark, M.D., M.P.H.
Established by friends of Dr. Brancati in recognition of his extraordinary talents as a leader and mentor and his indefatigable commitment to human health. The income from the principal will be used for faculty support and held in the Division of Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine.
Breast Cancer Research Professorship in Oncology [1992]: Vered Stearns, M.D.
Funds were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Legum, Mrs. Naomi Legum, grateful patients and friends.
Henry Brem Professorship in Neurosurgery [2014]: Henry Brem, M.D.
The income from the principal will be used for faculty support and held in the Department of Neurosurgery. The professorship was funded by multiple donors with lead donations from Josh Fidler and Dr. and Mrs. Irving Sherman.
The Patricia B. and William T. Bright Professorship in Mental Wellness [2018]: Susan W. Lehmann, M.D.
The fund will support a master clinician and educator who is dedicated to patient care, teaching, and leadership in child psychiatry or geriatric psychiatry, and the professorship will rotate between these two psychiatry disciplines.
Dana and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli Professorship in Oncology [2001]: Elizabeth M. Jaffee, M.D.
Funded by a gift from the Dana and Albert “Cubby” Broccoli Charitable Foundation to be used to endow a Professorship in Oncology, having an initial focus on research and treatment of breast cancer.
William R. Brody Professorship in Radiology [1992]: Zaver M. Bhujwalla, M.D.
Funding for this Professorship was provided by Dr. William R. Brody, who was the Director of the Department of Radiology from 1987 to 1994. In 1996, Dr. Brody was appointed President of the Johns Hopkins University.
Brown Advisory Colleagues Fund [2022]: Cynthia Wolberger, Ph.D.
Funding provided by Brown Advisory, Inc. to benefit the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences.
Thomas M. Brushart, M.D. Professorship in the Division of Hand Surgery [2000]: Dawn LaPorte, M.D.
Funding provided by Arthur H. and Dorothy M. Thornhill to provide faculty support in the Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
John L. Cameron, M.D. Professorship in Alimentary Tract Diseases in the Department of Surgery [2002]: Jin He, M.D., Ph.D.
Established to support a prominent surgeon who devotes their efforts to determining the causes, encouraging prevention and developing management options for diseases of the alimentary tract.
Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. and Dr. Evelyn Spiro, R.N. Professorship in Pediatric Neurosurgery [2007]: Alan R. Cohen, M.D.
Funding for this professorship was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Spiro to support the Chief of the Neurosurgery Pediatrics Division.
David J. Carver Professorship in Medicine [1974]: Henry R. Halperin, M.D.
Created by Dr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Asper in honor of Mrs. Asper’s father, Dr. Asper was a 1940 graduate of the School of Medicine and a member of the faculty. Previous occupants: Drs. Philip A. Tumulty and William Hazzard.
Patrizio Caturegli, M.D., M.P.H. Professorship in Immunopathology [2018]: Patrizio P. Caturegli, M.D.
Funding to establish a professorship in immunopathology in the Department of Pathology
Tom Clancy Professorship in Ophthalmology [2004]: Malia M. Edwards, Ph.D.
Funding for this professorship was provided by author Tom Clancy, a friend of Johns Hopkins Medicine and Johns Hopkins Board of Visitors member.
Clayton Professorship in Oncology [1993]: Bert Vogelstein, M.D.
In 1947, Dr. and Mrs. William L. Clayton of Houston, Texas created the Clayton Fund, which was used to support projects in cardiovascular disease under the direction of Dr. Benjamin M. Baker, class of 1927. In 1984, the direction was shifted to studies of colon cancer in the Oncology Center.
Donald S. Coffey Professorship in Urology [2004]: Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D.
Established by the estate of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith Michael, residents, fellows, graduate students, staff, and faculty of Johns Hopkins in honor of Donald S. Coffey
Congdon Family Professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery [2024]: Umasuthan Srikumaran, M.D.
Will support a professorship in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
James P. Connaughton, M.D. Master Clinician Education and Professor for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry [2015]: Marco A. Grados, M.D.
The endowed professorship is in alignment with Dr. James Patrick Connaughton's vision, as founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Children's Mental Healthcare Center. The leader installed in this position will espouse Dr. Connaughton's vision of service to children, community, and teaching the next generation of clinicians while developing the best practices to serve this constituency. This endowment will be held in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Sara Miller Coulson and Frank L. Coulson Professorship in Medicine [2011]: Roy C. Ziegelstein, M.D.
Funding provided from income from the principal, which will be used “in honor of Dr. David Hellmann and that the holder of the chair be a physician who exemplifies Dr. Hellmann’s passion for clinical excellence and knowing their patient as a person.”
Barbara Townsend Cromwell Professorship in Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness [2022]: John Nathaniel Aucott, M.D.
Will benefit the Division of Rheumatology for research and education in Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illness
The Cross Family Professorship in Ophthalmology [2014]: Jennifer E. Thorne, M.D., Ph.D.
Income from the principal will be used for an endowment professorship in ocular immunology research. The endowment will be in the Division of Ocular Immunology in the Wilmer Eye Institute.
Michael J. Cudahy Professorship in Cardiology [1994]: Unoccupied
Funding provided by Michael J. Cudahy, the founder of Marquette Electronics, which produces medical, diagnostic, monitoring, and clinical information systems.
Charles Cummings, M.D. Professorship in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery [2005]: Carole Fakhry, M.D.
Established to honor Dr. Charles Cummings. The funding was provided by various donors.
Harvey Cushing Professorship in Neurosurgery [1981]: Henry Brem, M.D.
Funding provided by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Whitney of New York in honor of Mrs. Whitney’s father. Dr. Harvey Cushing, founder of the specialty of neurosurgery, was a member of the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery from 1897 to 1912.
Dalio Family Professorship in Mood Disorders [2010]: Kay Redfield Jamison, M.D.
Funding provided by the Dalio Family to support the understanding, treatment, and dissemination of knowledge of mood disorders and support the position of the department director/s of the Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center.
Walter E. Dandy Professorship in Neurosurgery [2004]: Rafael J. Tamargo, M.D.
Funds provided by Walter E. Dandy, Jr.
Daniel & Gayle D'Aniello Professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery [2020]: Unoccupied
The funds will be used to benefit the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Richard Bennett Darnall Professorship in Surgery [1964]: Jennifer Lawton, M.D.
Funding provided by a bequest in the will of Mrs. Eugenia B. Darnall, whose husband, Richard Bennett Darnall, was an attorney in Annapolis, Maryland.
Virginia DeAcetis Professorship in Basic Science Research [2021]: Andrew Ewald, Ph.D.
This fund will be used to support a professorship in basic science cancer research in the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences at the School of Medicine.
Catherine DeAngelis and Jackie Julio Professorship [2020]: Barry S. Solomon, M.D., M.P.H.
This endowment benefits the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and the Department of Pediatrics.
Eugene de Juan, Sr. Professorship in Ophthalmic Education [2006]: Fasika Woreta, M.D., M.P.H.
Funds provided by Eugene de Juan, Sr. to help support the residency program at the Wilmer Eye Institute.
DeLamar Professorship in Biological Chemistry [1919]: Unoccupied
Funding provided by a bequest in the will of Capt. Joseph R. DeLamar, who was born in Holland in 1843, came to America after the Civil War, and engaged in the marine salvage business. In 1878, he moved west, entered the mining business, and became the owner of the Utah Mine and Smelting Co. On the advice of his attorney, he divided his $30 million estate between the “three best medical schools of the day: Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Columbia.”
Martin W. Donner Professorship in Radiology [1988]: Karen Horton, M.D.
Funding provided by contributions of current and former faculty, fellows, and house staff of the Department of Radiology. Dr. Martin W. Donner was Director of the Department of Radiology from 1972 to 1987.
Clarence Doodeman Professorship in Cardiology [2006]: Robert G. Weiss, M.D.
Funding provided by Edward and Loretta Downey to honor Mrs. Downey’s father, Mr. Clarence Doodeman.
Andreas C. Dracopoulos Professorship in Ophthalmology [2015]: Mandeep Singh, M.D.
Income from the principal will be used "to support the work of Dr. Finkelstein and his successors with a preference for the field of bioethics in ophthalmology.
Andreas C. Dracapoulos & Daniel Finkelstein, M.D. Rising Professorship in Ophthalmology [2022]: Jefferson Doyle, M.D., Ph.D.
The gift will be used as a way to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Daniel Finkelstein and designated as a Wilmer Eye Institute endowment to be held in perpetuity. The Donor understands that his commitment of $1 million will be matched by the Wilmer Eye Institute to create a position that will be known as the Andreas C. Dracopoulos and Daniel Finkelstein, M.D. Rising Professorship in Ophthalmology.
James T. Dresher, Sr., Professorship in Cardiac Surgery [2003]: James Gammie, M.D.
Funding provided by The Dresher Foundation, Inc., to establish an endowed professorship to honor James Dresher, Sr.
The Jim & Patti Dresher & Dresher Foundation Professorship in Medicine [2021]: Samuel Durso, M.D.
Funding will be used to benefit the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Department of Medicine as an endowed fund bearing the name of The Jim & Patti Dresher & Dresher Foundation Professor of Medicine. This will be conferred upon the Director of the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Drew Family Professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery in honor of Alec John Cosgarea [2016]: Andrew J. Cosgarea, M.D.
Funding providing by Ina and Howard Drew to support the research and clinical work in the area of sports medicine being conducted by Andrew J. Cosgarea, M.D. or his successors.
Drew Family Professorship in UroGynecology [2023]: Victoria Handa, M.D.
The grant will be used to benefit the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics as an endowed gift to be held in perpetuity for a professorship bearing the name of The Drew Family Professorship in UroGynecology ("Fund"),
Harry J. Duffey Family Professor of Palliative Care in Oncology [2011]: Thomas Smith, M.D.
Funding provided by the Harry J. Duffey family.
G. Edward and G. Britton Durell Professorship in Ophthalmology [1998]: Elia J. Duh, M.D.
Funding provided by the Altsheler-Durell Foundation, Inc. to establish a full professorship at the School of Medicine, which will support a leading specialist in retinal diseases, and, in particular, age-related macular degeneration and/or low vision.
George S. and Delores D. Eccles Professorship in Ophthalmology [1998]: Peter A. Campochiaro, M.D.
Funding provided by the Eccles Foundation and by Mrs. Eccles for a professorship in Ophthalmology.
Milton T. Edgerton, M.D. Professorship in Plastic Surgery [2011]: Unoccupied
Funding provided by Dr. Milton T. Edgerton for an endowed professorship for the Director of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Jules B. Edlow and Joan Edlow Professorship in Diabetes [2017]: Thomas W. Donner, M.D.
The income from the principal will benefit the Division of Endocrinology in the Department of Medicine as an endowed professorship to be held in perpetuity.
Dr. Dorothy Edwards Professorship in Gynecology and Obstetrics [1986]: Andrew J. Satin, M.D.
Funding provided by a bequest of Dr. Dorothy Edwards, who attended the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine from 1917 to 1921. She was a successful gynecologist in Chicago. She specified that the Professorship be known by her title, first name, and last name.
Akef El Maghraby Professorship in Preventive Ophthalmology [1991]: Xiangrong Kong, Ph.D.
Funding provided by Dr. Akef El Maghraby.
Paul and Christine Englund Professorship [2017]: Unoccupied
The Englund Professorship was established in honor of the late Paul Englund, Ph.D., who served on the faculty of the Department of Biological Chemistry (1968-2010), and his wife, Christine Schneyer Englund, M.D., an adjunct faculty member in the Division of Endocrinology since 1990. Dr. Englund was known for his work on protozoan parasites that cause tropical diseases. The Englund Professorship supports a distinguished tenured faculty member who is widely recognized in the field of biological chemistry for their outstanding, peer-reviewed basic science research.
Eudowood Professorship in Pediatric Immunology [1986]: Jerry A. Winkelstein, M.D.
Funding provided by the Eudowood endowment. Eudowood was the name of a tuberculosis hospital officially known as The Hospital for Consumptives of Maryland, which joined with other institutions to form the Children’s Medical and Surgical Center. The Eudowood endowment is managed by a Board of Directors, which provides funding for this and other professorships.
R. Christian B. Evensen Professorship in Urology at the Brady Urological Institute [2014]: Max Kates, M.D.
Funding from the principal will be used to fund the Department of Urology at the Brady Urological Institute.
King Fahd Professorship in Molecular Medicine [1993]: Andrew P. Feinberg, M.D., M.P.H.
Funding provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The King Fahd Professorships in the School of Medicine represent “an indication of the mutual human interest and mutual support and friendship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America.”
King Fahd Professorship in Pediatric Oncology [1993]: Alan D. Friedman, M.D.
Funding provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The King Fahd Professorships in the School of Medicine represent “an indication of the mutual human interest and mutual support and friendship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America.”
Saul and Doris Farber Professorship in Clinical Care and Investigation in Pediatric Oncology [2013]: Allen Chen, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.S.
Established by Joshua Farber, M.D. in honor of Saul and Doris Farber. The income from the principal will be used for ongoing work to cure childhood cancers.
David L. Guyton, M.D. and Feduniak Family Professorship in Ophthalmology [2009]: Michael Repka, M.D.
Established by Robert and Maureen Feduniak to support patient care and research related to amblyopia, strabismus, and eye diseases of children.
Warfield M. Firor Chair in Surgery [1969]: Pamela A. Lipsett, M.D.
Funding provided by a bequest of Alice Larsen Fink reflecting her “deep regard for Dr. Firor as a fine surgeon, teacher, and humanitarian.” Dr. Warfield M. Firor was a distinguished practicing surgeon in the Department of Surgery.
Ken & Sherrilyn Fisher Professorship in Medicine [2012]: Paul Auwaerter, M.D.
The income from the principal will be used to attract, maintain, and empower a world-class clinician and investigator to focus his efforts on improving clinical care and translational research.
Elliot K. Fishman, M.D. Professorship in Radiology [2018]: Elliot K. Fishman, M.D.
It will be used to benefit the Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences as an endowed gift and held in perpetuity.
Carol Ann Flanagan Professorship in Breast Imaging [2014]: Unoccupied
The income from the principal will be used for the Professorship and will be held in the Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences.
John A. Flynn Professorship [2015]: Daniel J. Brotman, M.D.
The income from the principal will be used "to underwrite Dr. Flynn's current and future priorities in medical education and eventually will help advance the careers of young clinicians will see to emulate Dr. Flynn's approach to the field."
Blanket Fort Foundation Endowed Professorship in Pediatric Population Health & Health Equity Research [2022]: Sara B. Johnson, Ph.D., M.P.H.
The gift will be used to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center & Department of Pediatrics as an endowed gift to be held in perpetuity for a professorship bearing a name to be mutually agreed upon by the Donors & the University. This Professorship will support faculty working to address health & education disparities for children.
Nichols J. Fortuin, M.D. Professorship in Cardiology [2008]: Ronald D. Berger, M.D., Ph.D.
Funded by contributions from patients and friends of Dr. Fortuin.
Frank J. Frassica Professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery [2011]: Mei Wan, Ph.D.
Established to provide faculty support in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
Jonas Friedenwald Professorship in Ophthalmology [2004]: Yannis M. Paulus, M.D.
Named for Jonas Friedenwald, who was an associate professor at Wilmer. He was the father of experimental ophthalmic pathology and made key observations in glaucoma and ocular pharmacology.
James F. Fries Professorship in Medicine [2006]: Lisa A. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H.
Funding provided by James F. Fries, M.D. and Sarah Tilton Fries, M.P.H. to support a faculty member engaged in health outcomes research, clinical epidemiology, and/or health policy research.
Robert Garrett Professorship in Pediatric Surgery [1964]: David Hackam, M.D.
Funding provided by the Garrett Fund for the surgical treatment of children founded by Mary F. Jacobs.
William Thomas Gerrard, Mario Anthony Duhon, and Jennifer and John Chalsty Professorship in Urology [1998]: William B. Isaacs, Ph.D.
Funding provided by Mr. William Thomas Gerrard and Mr. and Mrs. John Chalsty for the Department of Urology.
James P. Gills Professorship in Ophthalmology [1999]: Neil Bressler, M.D.
Funding by James P. Gills, who trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
James P. Gills, Jr., M.D. and Heather Gills Rising Professorship in Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology [2024]: Tin Yan Alvin Liu, M.D.
Will be used to sustain the James P. Gills, Jr., M.D. and Heather Gills Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center at the Wilmer Eye Institute
The Helen Larson and Charles Glenn Grover Professor in Ophthalmology [2017]: Jeff Mumm, Ph.D.
Funding provided by the Grovers' estate and matched by the State of Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund for the purpose of macular degeneration research at the Wilmer Eye Institute.
Given Foundation Professorship in Pediatrics [1962]: Brenda L. Banwell, M.D.
Funding provided by the Irene Heinz Given and John LaPoute Given Foundation of New York for the purposes of medical research and teaching.
Ziya Gokaslan Professorship in Neurosurgery [2025]: Ali Bydon, M.D.
Funding to benefit the Department of Neurosurgery at the School of Medicine.
Morton F. Goldberg Professorship in Ophthalmology [1999]: Warren L. Grayson, Ph.D.
Funding provided by a number of unrestricted bequests to the Wilmer Institute.
The David M. Goldenberg Family Chair of the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital [2021]: George Jallo, M.D.
The David M. Goldenberg Family Foundation Chair within the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital was established in 2021. This gift was matched 1:1 by the Institute for Brain Protection Services.
David Goldfarb, M.D. Research Professorship in Vascular Surgery [2014]: James Black, III, M.D.
Funding provided by C.R. Bard for endowed professorship om Vascular Surgery.
The Sol Goldman Professorship in Pancreatic Cancer Research [2015]: Michael G. Goggins, M.B., M.D.
Established by the Department of Pathology in honor of the Goldman Family to support a faculty member focused on pancreatic cancer research.
Vincent L. Gott, M.D. Professorship [2000]: Brett Mettler, M.D.
Funding provided by various residents, patients, and friends of Vincent L. Gott.
Dr. E. F. Gordon Professorship [2020]: Malcolm V. Brock, M.D.
This endowment benefits the Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery.
Katharine Graham Professorship in Ophthalmology [2002]: Sharon Solomon, M.D.
Funded by a major bequest from the Katharine Graham estate.
Lou & Nancy Grasmick Professorship in Cardiology [2021]: Wendy Post, M.D.
Funding will be used to benefit the Division of Cardiology as an endowed gift to be held in perpetuity for a professorship bearing the name of Lou & Nancy Grasmick Professorship in Cardiology. It will be filled by a qualified faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to women professionals inn Cardiology.
Alex Grass Professorship in Oncology [2003]: Valsamo Anagnostou, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by Mr. Alex Grass of Wormsleyburg, PA.
Daniel B. & Florence E. Green Endowed Professorship in Ataxia [2021]: Liana S. Rosenthal, M.D.
This gift will be used to benefit the Department of Neurology as an endowment to be held in perpetuity for a professorship bearing the name of Daniel B. and Florence E. Green Professorship in Ataxia. It is the donor's request that the professorship holder engaged in novel research (including pilot projects) with a basic science & translational focus & whenever possible, that the research explores the changes in the brain which contribute to cerebellar ataxia, including cerebellar ataxia of unknown etiology, and improve the quality-of-life of those with cerebellar ataxia.
Joseph E. Green Professorship in Macular Degeneration and Other Retinal Diseases [1997]: Morton F. Goldberg, M.D.
Funding provided by a bequest from Joseph E. Green to the Department of Ophthalmology, which will support research activities by a faculty member in macular degeneration.
W. Richard Green Professorship in Ophthalmology [2007]: Richard D. Semba, M.D., M.P.H.
Funding provided by various donors to support a faculty member in Ophthalmology.
Erwin and Stephanie Greenberg Professorship in Urology [2017]: David J. McConkey, Ph.D.
Established to benefit the Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute.
John W. Griffin, M.D. Directorship for the Brain Science Institute [2010]: Jeffrey Rothstein, M.D.
Income from the principal will be used to provide faculty support and “advance the work of the Brain Science Institute. Through the support provided…the director will be better able to communicate with and serve a large and diverse neurosciences community, while making decisions efficiently and moving targeted programs along rapidly.”
John W. Griffin, M.D. Professorship in Neurology [2015]: Justin McArthur, M.D.
Funded by Jeffrey and Harriet Legum and will be held in Neurology and Brain Sciences.
John G. Griffith, M.D. Professorship in Gynecology [2019]: Jenell S. Coleman, M.D., M.P.H.
Funding provided by Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Griffith, The Griffith Family and various donors for the support of a professorship in Gynecology honoring former faculty member, Dr. John Griffith.
Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.D. Professorship in Psychedelic Research on Secular Spirituality and Well-Being [2023]: David B. Yaden, Ph.D.
Funds will benefit the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences as an endowed fund to be held in perpetuity to support a professorship and to establish a world class, rigorous, empirical program of research with psychedelic substances to advance understanding of well-being and spirituality in the service of promoting human flourishing for generations to come.
Burton E. Grossman Professorship in Ophthalmology [1998]: Oliver Schein, M.D.
Funding for this professorship was provided by Dr. and Mrs. Burton Grossman to ensure the integration of the progression of specific ophthalmologic diseases and to develop techniques for preventing these diseases.
Guerrieri Family Professorship in Ophthalmology [1998]: Donald Zack, M.D.
Funded by the Guerrieri Family Foundation for the Center for Genetic Engineering and Molecular Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Institute.
Raj and Kamla Gupta Professorship in Infectious Diseases [2014]: Robert Bollinger, M.D.
The income from the principal will be used for scholarships for faculty support and held in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine.
Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professorship in Radiation Oncology [1981]: Marikki K. Laiho, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hackerman. Mr. Hackerman is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Engineering and was a long-time trustee of the University. He is the CEO of Whiting-Turner Construction Co. and founded the Whiting School of Engineering.
Karl H. Hagen Professorship in Ophthalmology [1998]: Jiang Qian, Ph.D.
Funding provided by Mr. Karl H. Hagen to provide faculty support in the Department of Ophthalmology.
Haller Professorship in Pediatric Neurologic Diseases [1996]: Carl E. Stafstrom, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by a bequest from Miss Virginia Doriot Haller of Salem, VA, whose purpose is to support research with a primary focus on genetic, developmental, and environmental factors in the neurologic diseases of children.
Bayard Halsted Professorship in Cell Biology [1943]: Deborah Andrew, Ph.D.
Funding provided by a bequest in the will of Mr. Edward Bayard Halsted, a retired stock broker in New York City. “The income thereof shall be forever devoted to research work for the advancement of knowledge as to the nature, causes, means of prevention, and cure of such maladies in need of further study and investigation.” Previous occupants: Drs. David Bodian and Thomas D. Pollard.
William Stewart Halsted Professorship in Surgery [2000]: Unoccupied
Funding provided by Department of Surgery’s Unit Executive Fund.
The George W. Hambrick, Jr., M.D. & Thomas G. Olsen, M.D. Professorship in Dermatology [2023]: Janis Taube, M.D., M.Sc.
Funding provided by Dr. Thomas Olsen, the State of Maryland, and friends and family of Dr. George Hambrick to benefit the Department of Dermatology as an endowed gift to be held in perpetuity for a professorship bearing the name of the George W. Hambrick, Jr., M.D. and Thomas G. Olsen, M.D. Professorship in Dermatology.
Jacob Handelsman Professorship in Surgery [2004]: Fabian Johnston, M.D.
Funding provided by grateful patient of Dr. Handelsman.
Joseph S. and Esther Handler Professorship in Laboratory Research in Nephrology [2017]: Paul A. Welling, M.D.
To benefit the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine as an endowed gift to be held in perpetuity for the advancement of bench research in renal medicine.
James C. Harris, M.D. Professorship in Developmental Neuropsychiatry & Neurosciences Reseach [2021]: Joseph F. McGuire, Ph.D.
The gift will be used to benefit the School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry as an endowed gift to be held in perpetuity for a professorship.
Elizabeth Treide and A. McGehee Harvey Chair in The History of Medicine [1992]: Jeremy Greene, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by Dr. and Mrs. Harvey, Dr. Harvey’s colleagues in the Department of Medicine, and many friends and relatives of the Harveys. This Professorship was placed in the Department of the History of Medicine to recognize Dr. Harvey’s (class of 1934) second interest in history after 27 years as Director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine. Mrs. Harvey (class of 1943) was named to recognize her and other faculty wives for their contributions to this Institution.
Hawkins Family Endowed Chair in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute [2024]: Cassandra D. Josephson, M.D.
This fund will be used to support an endowed chair in the Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
Isaac Morris and Lucille Elizabeth Hay Professorship in Embryology [1996]: Peter Devreotes, Ph.D.
Funding provided by a commitment made in 1996 by Elizabeth D. Hay in memory of her parents.
Kyle Haydock Professorship in Oncology [2003]: Donald Small, M.D., Ph.D.
Endowed by author Tom Clancy memorializing a young friend who lost his life to cancer. To be used in perpetuity by a distinguished faculty member in Oncology for the purpose of advancing outstanding childhood cancer research and patient care.
David B. Hellmann, M.D. Endowed Professorship [2021]: David B. Hellmann, M.D.
The gift will be held in perpetuity to support the Johns Hopkins Center for Innovative Medicine in the Department of Medicine, under the direction of Dr. David B. Hellmann.
George J. Heuer Professorship in Neurosurgery [2014]: Allan J. Belzberg, M.D.
Income from the principal will be used to alleviate pain and suffering from neurosurgical diseases, and will be held in the Department of Neurosurgery.
Sherlock Hibbs/Eugene VanDyke Professorship for Research [2004]: Unoccupied
Fund established in the School of Medicine to be used to provide a professorship that will reside in the Dean’s Office.
Frank Hinman, Jr. Professorship in Urology [2013]: Bruce J. Trock, Ph.D.
Endowment established from the estate of Dr. Frank Hinman to benefit urologic research at The Brady Institute.
Rudolph Hoehn-Saric, M.D. & Evanne Hoehn-Saric, M.D. Professorship in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders Research [2014]: Gerald Nestadt, M.D., B.Ch., M.P.H.
Income from the principal will benefit the Rudolf Hoehn-Saric, M.D. Professor in OCD/Anxiety Disorders Research. The first recipient, Gerald Nestadt, M.D., Co-director of the OCD Clinic and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, will use this funding for research in the areas of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Tourette’s and Attention Deficit Disorder. This endowment will be held in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the School of Medicine.
Charles J. Homcy, M.D./Simeon G. Margolis, M.D. Professorship [2015]: Alex Kolodkin, Ph.D.
The income from the principal will provide direct salary support for the Homcy/Margolis Professor for research and teaching in the Department of Neurosciences at the school, and the teaching of undergraduate and graduate neuroscience at the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.
Rita Honey-Hiers Assistant Professorship for Tarlov Cyst Disease [2017]: Timothy F. Witham, M.D.
For faculty support for the professor focusing on Tarlov Cyst Disease in the Department of Neurosurgery. Funding provided by Charlie Scheeler and Mary Ellen Pease and a matching gift from the State of Maryland E-Nnovation grant.
Johns Hopkins Family Professorship in Oncology Research [2004]: Robert Brodsky, M.D.
Funds provided by the descendants of the parents of Johns Hopkins.
The Johns Hopkins Institute for Excellence in Education Professor of Medicine [2014]: Joseph Cofrancesco, M.D.
To be held by the Director of the Institute for Excellence in Education.
John Eager Howard Chair in Endocrinology and Metabolism [1990]: Paul W. Ladenson, M.D.
Funding provided by family, friends, colleagues, and grateful patients of Dr. John Eager Howard (class of 1928), who was a long-time member of the Johns Hopkins faculty and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology. He was a superb internist, as well as investigator. His research contributions include the elucidation of the relationship between unilateral renal disease and high blood pressure, and the role of a protein factor in urine in preventing the formation of kidney stones.
Ralph H. Hruban, M.D. Professorship in Pancreatic Cancer Research [2017]: James R. Eshleman, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by friends of Dr. Ralph Hruban, in gratitude, to support a faculty member focused on pancreatic cancer research in the Department of Pathology.
R. Dale Hughes Professorship in Oncology [1999]: Mario Eisenberer, M.D.
Established through commitments made in 1999 by R. Dale Hughes and Frances M. Hughes and other donors. Mr. Hughes is a grateful patient of the Oncology Center and made this commitment because of the care he has received since 1987.
David S. Hungerford, M.D. Professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery [2001]: Unoccupied
Established through a commitment made in 1997 by Good Samaritan Hospital and patients of Dr. David S. Hungerford.
Charles E. Iliff III, M.D. Professorship in Ophthalmology [2005]: Unoccupied
Funding for this professorship provided by Dr. Helen Ossofsky-Iliff to honor Dr. Charles Iliff and to provide support for research which will improve the outcome of ophthalmic surgery.
Julius H. Jacobson, II, M.D. Professorship in Vascular Surgery [1998]: Bruce Perler, M.D.
Funded by Julius H. Jacobson, II, M.D. to establish a chair in vascular surgery in the Department of Surgery.
Jakurski Family Directorship [2013]: Mohamad E. Allaf, M.D.
Income from the principal will be used to support the Director of the Brady Institute.
Janssen/Strauss-Halbreich Professorship in Digestive and Motility Disorders [1998]: Unoccupied
Funding provided by Janssen Pharmaceutical, Inc., Jeremy and Nancy Halbreich, Theodore H. Strauss, Janie Strauss McGarr and various donors to create a professorship at the Marvin M. Schuster Center for Digestive and Motility Disorders at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
The Jonathan and Marcia Javitt Rising Professorship in International Ophthalmology [2023]: Unoccupied
This endowment will help support a faculty member at the Wilmer Eye Institute at the beginning of his or her career.
Robert D. Jeffs Professorship in Pediatric Urology [2010]: John P. Gearhart, M.D.
Funding provided by the Zanvyl and Isabelle Krieger Fund. Income from the principal will be used for a professorship in pediatric urology. The endowment will be held in the Brady Urological Institute at the School of Medicine.
Jennison-Novak Families Professorship in Neurosurgery [2017]: Chetan Bettegowda, M.D.
Income from the principal will benefit the Department of Neurosurgery as an endowed gift to be held in perpetuity and used toward a professorship bearing the name of The Jennison & Novak Families Professorship.
Jennison Family Rising Professorship [2024]: Jordina Rincon-Torroella, M.D.
Will support a junior faculty member at the associate professorship level in the Department of Neurosurgery.
Allan and Claire Jensen Professorship in Ophthalmology [2022]: Megan Collins, M.D., MPH
This endowment will benefit the Wilmer Eye Institute.
Jiasheng Professorship in Hepato-Biliary Cancer Research [2024]: Marina Baretti, M.D.
Established in 2023 to benefit the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center.
Richard T. & Frances W. Johnson Professorship in Neurology [2021]: Ellen Mowry, M.D., MCR, FAAC, FANA
To be established by commitments made by the family and colleagues of Richard T. Johnson. Dr. Johnson was a member of the Department of Neurology when it was created in 1969 and served for many years as director of the department.
Bronwyn Jones, M.D. Professorship in Radiology [2024]: John Eng, M.D.
To be used to benefit the Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, with a preference given to Diagnostic Radiology Faculty.
Howard J. Jones, Jr., and Georgeanna Seeger Jones Professorship [2013]: James Segars, M.D.
Funding provided by the estate of Dr. and Mrs. Lonnie Burnett. Income from the principal will be used for the “unrestricted use and benefit…to establish an endowed chaired professorship.” The endowment will be held in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the School of Medicine.
The Dr. Sydney H. Kane, Emma B. Kane, David M. Kane, and Family Endowment Fund [2013]: Unoccupied
The income from the principal will be used for research in newborn medicine and will be held in the Children’s Center at the school in honor of the accomplishments of the late Dr. Sydney Kane, a noted neonatologist and research scientist.
Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute Director, Center of Excellence in Stroke Detection Diagnosis [2019]: Victor C. Urrutia, M.D.
Established to Advance the Goals of the Stroke Institute, with a focus on research, teaching and clinical work.
Reza Khatib, M.D. Professorship in Neurosurgery [2024]: Jon David Weingart, M.D.
Will support brain cancer research in the Department of Neurosurgery
Earl D. Kidwell, Jr., M.D. Professorship [2018]: Nicholas Mahoney, M.D.
Established to support the academic and research activities of the Department of Ophthalmology
Sidney Kimmel Professorship in Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences [2014]: Theodore L. DeWeese, M.D.
Established to provide resources to enhance research initiatives within Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
KKESH/Wilmer Professorship in Ophthalmology [2010]: Ashley Behrens, M.D.
Established to support the joint activities of Wilmer faculty in partnership with the King Khaled Eye Hospital at the SOM4
Knights Templar Eye Foundation Professorship in Ophthalmology [2016]: Unoccupied
Established in 2016 by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Marion I. Knott Directorship and Professorship in Oncology [1999]: William G. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 1999 with a commitment made in 1999 by Marion I. Knott
Henry J. Knott Directorship of the McKusick/Nathans Institute for Medical Genetics and Professorship in Medical Genetics [2000]: Ambroise Wonkam, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2000 with a commitment made by Marion I. Knott in 1999 in memory of her husband
Eric Kobren Endowed Professorship in Applied Health Informatics [2018]: Mohamed Athaur Rehman, M.D.
Established in 2019 by Catherine and Eric Kobren
Arlene and Robert Kogod Professorship in Mood Disorders [2009]: Peter P. Zandi, Ph.D.
Established in 2009 by Arlene and Robert Kogod
Peter and Judy Kovler Professorship in Breast Cancer Research [2020]: Andrea Lynn Richardson, M.D., Ph.D.
Established to benefit the Department of Pathology at the School of Medicine
Everett and Marjorie Kovler Professorship in Pancreas Cancer Research [2009]: Scott E. Kern, M.D.
Established in 2009 with a gift from Peter Kovler and the Blum-Kovler Foundation
Zanvyl Krieger Professorship in Pediatric Ophthalmology [1992]: David L. Guyton, M.D.
Established in 1992 by Zanvyl Krieger
Sachiko Kuno and Ryuji Ueno Innovation Professorship [2014]: Akira Sawa, M.D., Ph.D.
Established to accelerate clinical and scientific innovation in mental health and brain science in the world
Maurice E. Langham, Ph.D. Professorship in Ophthalmology [2015]: Unoccupied
Established in 2015 by David P. Honey, MD in honor of Maurice E. Langham, PhD
Fred M. Leader Family Retina Professorship in the Wilmer Eye Institute [2024]: Adrienne Williams Scott, M.D.
Will benefit the Wilmer Eye Institute for its Retina and Pediatrics Divisions
George LeBoff Professorship for Research in Digestive Diseases [1999]: Unoccupied
Established in 1999 by the estate of George LeBoff to support the Division of Gastroenterology
Lederer Professorship in Pediatric Epilepsy [1991]: Carl E. Stafstrom, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 1991 by the Lewis J. and Harriet S. Lederer Fund
L. Douglas Lee and Barbara Levinson-Lee Professor in Clinical Practice [2020]: Steven J. Kravet, M.D.
Established to support the office of the President of Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
L. Douglas Lee and Barbara Levinson-Lee Professorship in Ophthalmology [2021]: Shameema Sikder, M.D.
Established to benefit the Wilmer Eye Institute
Legum Professorship in Neurological Medicine [1999]: Daniel F. Hanley, M.D.
Established in 1999 by a commitment made by Harriet and Jeffrey Legum
David M. Levine Professorship [2005]: Unoccupied
Established in 2005 to honor David M. Levine, made possible by gifts from numerous donors
Robert L. Levy Professorship in Cardiology [1975]: Brian O'Rourke, Ph.D.
Established in 1975 by the estate of Robert L. Levy
Julia L. Levy, Ph.D., Professorship in Ophthalmology [2004]: Susan Beth Bressler, M.D.
Established in 2004 with a gift made by QLT Inc. in honor of Julia G. Levy, PhD
The Jonathan S. Lewin Professorship in Radiology [2024]: Peter B. Barker, D.Phil.
Established to support the Director of the Division of Magnetic Resonance (MR) Research
Wayne H. Lewis Professorship in Orthopaedics and Shoulder Surgery [2006]: Edward G. McFarland, M.D.
Established in 2006 by Wayne H. Lewis
The John R. Lewis Professorship in Pathology [2022]: Clayton C. Yates, Ph.D.
Will support a scientist in the Department of Pathology
Donlin M. Long, M.D. Professorship in Neurosurgery [1999]: Nicholas Theodore, M.D.
Established in 1999 by patients, colleagues and friends in honor of Donlin Long
Mason F. Lord Professorship in Geriatric Medicine [1996]: Cynthia Melinda Boyd, M.D.
Established in 1996 by an anonymous donor in memory of Mason F. Lord
Raymond and Anna Lublin Professorship in Medicine [1989]: Jeremy D. Walston, M.D.
Established in 1989 by Raymond and Anna Lublin
Edyth Harris Lucas and Clara Lucas Lynn Professorship in Hematology [1992]: Linzhao Cheng, Ph.D.
Established in 1992 by the estate of Clara Lucas Lynn
Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Chair in Cancer Research [1996]: Stephen B. Baylin, M.D.
Established in 1996 by the Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Fund for Cancer Research
Virginia and Daniel K. Ludwig Professorship in the Clinical Investigation of Cancer [2001]: Ross C. Donehower, M.D.
Established in 2001 through a commitment made in 1999 by the Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Fund for Cancer Research and the Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Fund for Cancer Research
Ian T. MacMIllan Professorship in Clinical Pancreatic Cancer Research [2008]: Daniel Alexander Laheru, M.D.
Established in 2008 by Nancy and Duncan MacMillan
David Marine Professorship in Medicine [1985]: Meredith Christine McCormack, M.D.
Established in 1985 by the estate of David N. Marine, Medical School Class of 1947, in honor of Dr. David N. Marine and his father, Dr. David Marine
J. Willard Marriott Jr. Professorship in Ophthalmology [2020]: Peter L. Gehlbach, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2020 by The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Eli Kennerly Marshall, Jr. Professorship in Oncology [1978]: Unoccupied
Established in 1978 by the University in honor of Eli Kennerly Marshall Jr
E. K. Marshall and Thomas H. Maren Professorship in Pharmacology [1997]: Unoccupied
Established in 1997 by Thomas H. Maren in memory of Eli Kennerly Marshall Jr.
Bessie Darling Massey Chair in Biomedical Engineering [1971]: Michael I. Miller, Ph.D.
Established in 1971 by the estate of Bessie Darling Massey in honor of her father Edward Galbreath Darling
A. Edward Maumenee Professorship in Ophthalmology [1993]: Harry Alan Quigley, M.D.
Established in 1993 by Margaret Mosher and other friends, colleagues, and patients of A. Edward Maumenee in his honor
Oliver Lee McCabe, III, Ph.D. Professorship in the Neuropsychopharmacology of Consciousness [2020]: Frederick S. Barrett, Ph.D.
Established in 2020 by Judy Yin Shih, Ph.D. in honor of Oliver Lee McCabe III, Ph.D.
David Hall McConnell Professorship in Urology [1973]: Misop Han, M.D.
Established in 1973 by H.P. John and Dorys McConnell Duberg in memory of her father
Hugh P. McCormick Family Professorship in Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology [2003]: Sherita Hill Golden, M.D.
Established in 2003 by Joy and Hugh P. McCormick and the McCormick family
Martha McCrory Professorship in the Division of Rheumatology [2014]: Fredrick M. Wigley, M.D.
Established to support a world-class physician whose clinical and research work is focused on efforts to cure scleroderma and provide patient care until a cure is discovered
Paul R. McHugh Professorship in Motivated Behaviors [1998]: Timothy H. Moran, Ph.D.
Established in 1998 by William F. Scandling and 250 other donors in honor of Paul McHugh
Guy McKhann, M.D. Associate Professorship in Neurology [2024]: Michelle C. Johansen, M.D.
Will benefit the Department of Neurology to be used at the discretion of the chair holder
Victor A. McKusick Professorship in Medicine and Genetics [2004]: Harry C. Dietz, M.D.
Established in 2004, and based in the Department of Medicine and in the Institute of Genetic Medicine, funded through commitments made by Alan and Kathryn Greenberg, Lily Safra, The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg, and cardiologist Stephen C. Achuff, amon
Menowitz/Rosenstein Professorship in Pediatric Respiratory Sciences [2019]: Unoccupied
Benefits the Eudowood Division of Pediatric Respiratory Sciences Established in 1982 by the estate of Eugene Meyer III
Eugene Meyer III Professorship in Psychiatry and Medicine [1982]: Glenn J. Treisman, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 1982 by the estate of Eugene Meyer III
Myra S. Meyer Professorship in Mood Disorders [2008]: Karen Lee Swartz, M.D.
Established in 2008 in memory of Myra S. and Andrew C. Meyer
Harry and Betty Meyerberg/Thomas R. Hendrix Professorship in Gastroenterology [2008]: Stephen J. Meltzer, M.D.
Established in 2008 by a gift from Harry Myerberg and by gifts made in honor of Thomas R. Hendrix
Harvey M, Meyerhoff Professorship in Bioethics [2004]: Jeremy Sugarman, M.D.
Established in 2004 with a commitment made in 1999 by Harvey M. Meyerhoff
Marilyn Meyerhoff Professorship in Thoracic Oncology [2022]: Julie Renee Brahmer, M.D.
Established in 2022 by Marilyn S. Meyerhoff
Robert E. Meyerhoff Professorships [2007]: Jonathan Chrispin, M.D.; Arthur Jason Vaught, M.D.; Eric Tyrell Oliver, M.D.; Jelani Chinelo Zarif, Ph.D;
Established in 2007 by Robert E. Meyerhoff to support two junior faculty with exceptional promise at the School of Medicine for five years.
The Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Professorships [2007]: Thomas K.M. Cudjoe, M.D.; Shaun M. Kunisaki, M.D.
Established to promote diversity on the faculty of JHM by helping recruit a junior faculty member with exceptional promise, an exemplary record of academic achievement in medicine, and a demonstrated commitment to increasing opportunities for under-represented minorities and breaking down stereotypes.
Catherine Iola and J. Smith Michael Distinguished Professorship in Urology [1988]: Shawn Edward Lupold, Ph.D.
Established in 1988 by Catherine Iola Michael in memory of her husband
Anne Gaines and G. Thomas Miller Endowed Professorship [2017]: Scott Mitchell Wright, M.D.
Established in 2017 to support the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's Center for Innovative Medicine
Edward D. Miller, M.D. Professorship in Anesthesiology [2007]: Nicholas A. Flavahan, Ph.D.
Established in 2007 by the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine in honor of Edward D. Miller
Neil R. Miller Rising Professorship in Ophthalmology [2023]: Andrew R. Carey, M.D.
Will be used to support a faculty member of the Wilmer Eye Institute
The Lloyd B. Minor, M.D. Vestibular and Skull Base Sciences Center Director [2020]: John Patrick Carey, M.D.
Established to support research being conducted in the Laboratory of Vestibular Neurophysiology
Michel Mirowski, M.D. Professorship in Cardiology [1998]: Charles J. Lowenstein, M.D.
Established in 1998 by the Mirowski Family Foundation in memory of Michel Mirowski
Arthur B. and Patricia B. Modell Professorship in Thoracic Surgery [2008]: Stephen C. Yang, M.D.
Established in 2008 by Arthur B. and Patricia B. Modell
C. David Molina, M.D., M.P.H. Chair in Medicine [2014]: Lawrence J. Appel, M.D.
Established in 2014 in honor of C. David Molina, M.D., M.P.H.
J. Mario Molina Endowed Professorship in the History of Medicine [2022]: Mary E. Fissell, Ph.D.
Will support a leading scholar and educator in the field, whose work communicates the enduring relevance of historical analysis to clinical practice, health policy and the general public.
Russell H. Morgan Professorship in Radiology [1994]: Andrew G. Horti, Ph.D.
Established in 1994 by friends and colleagues of Russell H. Morgan in his honor
Isaac Morris and Lucille Elizabeth Hay Professorship in Embryology [2009]: Peter N. Devreotes, Ph.D.
Established in 2009 with a commitment made in 1996 by Elizabeth D. Hay in memory of her parents
Margaret C. Mosher Professorship in Ophthalmology [2002]: John D. Gottsch, M.D.
Established in 2002 by the estate of Margaret C. Mosher
James B. Murphy Professorship in Oncology [2000]: Richard Frederick Ambinder, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2000 by anonymous donors in memory of James B. Murphy
George T. Nager, M.D. Professorship in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery [2003]: Amanda Marie Lauer, Ph.D.
Established in 2003 in honor of George T. Nager with commitments made beginning in 1994 by Hopkins patients including Sigrid T. Cerf and her husband, Vinton
Daniel Nathans Directorship of the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and Professorship in Molecular Biology and Genetics [1999]: Rachel Green, Ph.D.
Established in 1999 with gifts from several donors in memory of Daniel Nathans
Paul K. Neumann Professorship in Pancreatic Cancer [1998]: Richard Andrew Burkhart, M.D.
Established in 1998 by Mark D. and Robin B. Neumann in memory of Mr. Neumann's father
Noxell Professorship in Dermatology [1985]: Sewon Kang, M.D.
Established in 1985 by the Noxell Foundation
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Professorship [1963]: Henry D. Jampel, M.D.
Established in 1963 by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Visual Research Foundation
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Emeritus Professorship [1963]: Arthur M. Silverstein, Ph.D.
Established in 1963 by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Visual Research Foundation
Lewis J. Ort Chair in Ophthalmology [1989]: Justin Scot Hanes, Ph.D.
Established in 1989 by the Lewis J. Ort family
William Osler Professorship in Medicine [1978]: Nadia Nathalie Hansel, M.D.
Established in 1978 by the estate of J. Earl Moore in memory of William Osler
The Sheila Sutland Pakula Professorship for Maternal and Newborn Health [2019]: Nicole Ann Shilkofski, M.D.
Established to benefit the Department of Pediatrics for maternal and newborn health
Lawrence C. Pakula, M.D. Professorship in Pediatrics [2021]: Unoccupied
Established to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center and the Department of Pediatrics
Alan W. Partin, M.D., Ph.D. Professorship in Urology [2023]: Jun Luo, Ph.D.
Will benefit the James L. Brady Urological Institute with the preference that such gift shall be used for prostate cancer
Arnall Patz Distinguished Professorship [2003]: Kannan Rangaramanujam, Ph.D.
Established in 2003 by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brownstein, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Gorn, and various donors
The Arnall Patz, M.D. Endowment for the Lions Low Vision Center [2014]: Unoccupied
Established in 2014 by Lions Clubs of Multiple District 22, Wilmer Residents Association members, and the Patz Family and Friends
Moses and Helen Golden Paulson Professorship in Gastroenterology [1982]: Unoccupied
Established in 1982 by the estate of Helen G. Paulson in honor of her husband
Virginia M. Percy and William Algernon Percy Chair in Orthopedic Surgery [1992]: Adam S. Levin, M.D.
Established in 1992 by the estate of Virginia M. Percy in memory of her husband
Aliki Perroti Chair in the Department of Medicine [2006]: David Bruce Hellmann, M.D.
Established in 2006 with a gift from Aliki Perroti
Perry Family Endowed Professorship in Clinical and Translational Research [2021]: Neil A. Goldenberg, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2021 by the Perry Family
Ronald R. Peterson Professorship [2012]: Chirag Parikh
Established in 2012 by the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center to honor the contributions and leadership that Ronald Peterson has provided to the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Medicine
Henry Phipps Professorship in Psychiatry [1925]: James Bennett Potash, M.D.
Established in 1925 by the University in honor of Henry Phipps
Boone Pickens Professorship in Ophthalmology [2005]: Amir Hossien Kashani, M.D., Ph.D.
Funding provided by Mr. Boone Pickens from Dallas, Texas out of his respect for and admiration of Dr. Walter Stark
Boone Pickens Rising Professorship in the Wilmer Eye Institute [2024]: Jithin Yohannan, M.D.; Ji Yi, Ph.D.
Will be allocated to young investigators who conduct novel, vision-saving research
William V. Pitts Endowed Professorship in the Heart Institute (ACH) [2020]: James A. Quintessenza, M.D.
Established to benefit the Heart Institute at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Catherine Ellen Poindexter Professorship in Cardiology [2019]: Hugh G. Calkins, M.D.
Established in 2019 by Marilyn and Christian Poindexter in honor of their granddaughter Catherine Ellen Poindexter
Kenneth Jay Pollin Professorship in Cardiology 2013]: Roger S. Blumenthal, M.D.
Established in 2013 by Irene Pollin in memory of her son, Kenneth Jay, known as J.J.
Margery K. and Thomas Pozefsky Professorship in Kidney Transplant Surgery [2007]: Kazuhiko Yamada, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2007 through a commitment made by the Pozefsky Family
Mark M. Ravitch, M.D. Endowed Professorship in Surgery [1985]: John Migaly, M.D.
Established in 1985 by friends, patients, and colleagues of Mark M. Ravitch in his memory
Sachin N. Pradhan, M.D., Ph.D., & Sikta Pradhan, Ph.D., Professorship in Spine Surgery [2019]: Hamid Hassanzadeh, M.D. E
stablished in 2019 by Sikta Pradhan, Ph.D., and other donors, and named in honor of her late husband Sachin N. Pradhan, M.D., Ph.D.
Stephen F. Raab and Mariellen Bickley-Raab Rising Professorship in Ophthalmology [2023]: Nakul S. Shekhawat, M.D.
Will benefit the Wilmer Eye Institute.
Rainey Professorship in Pediatric Hematology [1992]: James F. Casella, M.D.
Established in 1992 with a gift made in 1984 by John Faulkner Rainey and his wife, Caroline Stringer Rainey
John G. Rangos Sr. Professorship in Adult Medicine [2001]: Francis M. Giardiello, M.D.
Established in 2001 by John G. Rangos Sr. through the John G. Rangos Sr. Charitable Foundation
Rosemarie Hope Reid, M.D. Endowed Professorship [2021]: Colleen Christmas, M.D.
Established to benefit the Primary Care Leadership Track in the School of Medicine
Rose-Lee and Keith Reinhard Professorship in Urologic Pathology [2001]: Tamara Levin Lotan, M.D.
Established in 2001 by Rose-Lee and Keith Reinhard
The Rembrandt Foundation Professor in Pediatric Palliative Care [2019]: Renee Denise Boss, M.D.
To be used to create a professorship in pediatric palliative care at the School of Medicine's Children's Center
Richman Family Professorship for Alzheimer's and Related Diseases [2009]: Gwenn S. Smith, Ph.D.
Established in 2009 by Alison and Arnold Richman
Lee H. Riley, Jr. M.D. Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery [1994]: Xu Cao, Ph.D.
Established in 1994 by colleagues, friends, patients, and family of Lee H. Riley Jr. in his honor
Alfredo Riviere and Norma Rodriguez de Riviere Professorship in Endocrinology and Metabolism [2006]: Unoccupied:
Established in 2006 with a commitment made in 1997 by Alfredo and Norma Rivière
Robert A. Robinson Chair in Orthopedic Surgery [1972]: James R. Ficke, M.D.
Established in 1972 by patients and colleagues of Robert A. Robinson in his honor
Stephen and Jean Robinson Professorship for Eating Disorders [2014]: Angela Sarah Guarda, M.D.
Established to be used for clinical care, research and education pertaining to improving the understanding and treatment of eating disorders.
David Robinson Professorship in Vestibular Neurology [2022]: David Edward Newman-Toker, M.D., Ph.D.
Established to benefit the Department of Neurology, concentrating in the area of vestibular neurology research
Mark C. Rogers Chair in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine [1993]: Jochen Daniel Muehlschlegel, M.D.
Established in 1993 by the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine in honor of Mark C. Rogers
Mary Jo Rogers Professorship in Cancer Immunology and Melanoma Research [2016]: William H. Sharfman, M.D.
Established in 2016 by Mary Jo and Brian Rogers
Robert and Marion Rosenthal Professorship in Spine Surgery [2017]: Khaled M. Kebaish, M.B.B.Ch.
Established in 2017 by Robert and Marion Rosenthal
Barbara B. Rubenstein Professorship in Oncology [2002]: Saraswati Sukumar, Ph.D.
Established in 2002 by Mark E. Rubenstein and the Rubenstein family in memory of Barbara B. Rubenstein
David M. Rubenstein Research Professorship [2015]: Elisabeth B. Glowatzki, Ph.D.
Established to support research efforts towards the goal of functional hearing restoration in patients
Dr. Florence Sabin Professorship in Infectious Diseases [2022]: Amita Gupta, M.D.
Will support a leader who conducts research, care and education in infectious diseases globally and who has a special focus in India. (Originally approved December 2014 as the Chair of Infectious Diseases at the Center for Clinical Global Health
Salisbury Family Professorship in Neurosurgery [2008]: L. Fernando Gonzalez, M.D.
Established in 2008 with a commitment made in 2007 by Charles and Edith Salisbury and their family
Samsung Professorship in Medicine [1997]: Gail Lois Daumit, M.D.
Established in 1997 by the Samsung Corporation
Herman and Walter Samuelson Professorship [2003]: Kenneth R. Cooke, M.D.
Established in 2003 with a commitment made in 1999 by the Herman and Walter Samuelson Foundation
D. William Schlott, M.D. Professorship Clinical Medicine [2001]: Bimal H. Ashar, M.D.
Established in 2001 by colleagues, friends and patients in honor of D. William Schlott, M.D.
Bernard L. Schwartz Distinguished Professorship in Urological Oncology [1996]: Christian Paul Pavlovich, M.D.
Established in 1996 by Bernard L. and Irene Schwartz
The Albert B. Shackman, M.D., F.A.C.R. Professorship Fund in Radiology [2024]: Unoccupied
Will benefit the Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiologic Science
Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Chair in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation [1993]: Pablo Ariel Celnik, M.D.
Established in 1993 by Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland Inc. in honor of Lawrence Cardinal Shehan
Lawrence Cardinal Shehan Chair Emerita in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation [1993]: Barbara J. DeLateur, M.D.
Established in 1993 by Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland Inc. in honor of Lawrence Cardinal Shehan
Huntington Sheldon M.D., Professorship in Medical Discovery [2015]: Geraldine Seydoux, Ph.D.
Established in 2015 in honor of Huntington Sheldon, MD
The Irving J. and Florence Sherman Professorship in Neurosurgery [2020]: Judy Huang, M.D.
Established to benefit the Department of Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine
Irving J. Sherman, M.D. Research Professorship in Neurosurgery [2002]: Gregory J. Riggins, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2002 by Florence Sherman in honor of her husband, Irving J. Sherman MD
Florence D. Sherman Rising Professorship in Neurosurgery [2024]: Christopher Mitchell Jackson, M.D.
Will benefit the Department of Neurosurgery for the support of a faculty member at the beginning of their career
Judy Yin Shih, Ph.D. Professorship in Anxiety Disorders [2021]: O. Joseph Bienvenu, M.D., Ph.D.
Will be used for the purposes of research, education or clinical activities of anxiety disorders in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Barbara E. Simerl Rising Professorship in Low Vision [2023]: Yingzi Xiong, Ph.D.
Will support an Assistant Professorship in the area of Low Vision Research at the Wilmer Eye Institute
Raj and Neera Singh Professor of Biomedical Engineering [2010]: Kathleen E. Cullen, Ph.D.
Established to support a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, with a preference for a faculty member specializing in computational medicine
Branna and Irving Sisenwein Professorship in Ophthalmology [2018]: Akrit Sodhi, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2018 by Branna and Irving Sisenwein and the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund
W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Endowed Professorship in Neuroimmunology [2003]: Ahmet Hoke, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2003 by the W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Solomon H. Snyder Professorship in Neurosurgery [2014]: Michael Jerry Caterina, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2014 by an anonymous donor and will be used to alleviate pain and suffering from neurological diseases.
Snyder-Granader Family Professorship in Multiple Sclerosis [2022]: Peter Arthur Calabresi, M.D.
Established to benefit the Department of Neurosurgery
Alfred Sommer Professorship in Ophthalmology [2010]: Unoccupied
Established in 2010 through the estates of Dorothy Weir and Frederick and Elizabeth Zeis to honor Dr. Alfred Sommer
Lewis Cass Spencer Professorship in Orthopedic Surgery [1997]: Richard Leroy Skolasky, Jr., Sc.D.
Established in 1997 by Rowena Spencer in memory of her father
Spiegel/Nichols Assistant Professorship in Pediatric Urology [2011]: Unoccupied
Established to be used by an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Urology, specifically to advance pediatric urological research
Paul D. Sponseller, M.D. Professorship in Pediatric Orthopedics [2004]: Paul D. Sponseller, M.D.
Established in 2004 with a major gift from Dr. David Hungerford and his wife, Heide; and completed with gifts from more than 100 friends, patients, and colleagues of Paul Sponseller, in his honor
Edward St. John Professorship [2020]: David Douglass Spragg, M.D.
Established to benefit the Division of Cardiology
Theodore and Vada Stanley Distinguished Professorship in Neurovirology in the Department of Pediatrics [1998]: Robert H. Yolken, M.D.
Established in 1998 by the Theodore and Vada Stanley Foundation
Mary Wallace Stanton Professorship for Education [2004]: Roy C. Ziegelstein, M.D.
Established in 2004 through the estate of Mary Wallace Stanton
Mary Wallace Stanton Professorship for Faculty Affairs [2004]: Maria M. Oliva-Hemker, M.D.
Established in 2004 through the estate of Mary Wallace Stanton
Walter J. Stark Chair in Ophthalmology [1992]: Divya Srikumaran, M.D.
Established in 1992 by Margaret Mosher, Ray Stark, Albert and Dana Broccoli, and Ralph S. O'Connor, in honor of Walter J.
The Gerald D. and Helen M. Stephens Directorship [2018]: Brian Richard Matlaga, M.D.
Established in 2018 by Helen and Gerald Stephens
Stermer Family Professorship in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease [2006]: Maria Magdalena Oliva-Hemker, M.D.
Established in 2006 with a commitment made in 2000 by Richard and Audrey Stermer
Dr. Mary Betty Stevens Professorship in Rheumatology [1989]: Antony Rosen, M.B.Ch.B.
Established in 1989 by colleagues, friends, and patients of Mary Betty Stevens in her honor
The Stoltz Professorship in Gynecological Oncology [2024]: Unoccupied
Will benefit the Division of Gynecological Oncology in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Janssen/Strauss-Halbreich Professorship in Digestive and Motility Disorders [1998]: Unoccupied
Funding provided by Janssen Pharmaceutical, Inc., Jeremy and Nancy Halbreich, Theodore H. Strauss, Janie Strauss McGarr and various donors to create a professorship at the Marvin M. Schuster Center for Digestive and Motility Disorders
Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Professorship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry [2011]: John V. Campo, M.D.
Established to foster cross collaboration between Johns Hopkins other community organizations who work in the field of child and adolescent health
Sunshine Natural Wellbeing Foundation Professorship in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Disorders [2007]: Peter C. Rowe, M.D.
Established in 2007 by a gift from the Sunshine Natural Wellbeing Foundation
Josephine S. Sutland Professorship in Newborn Medicine [2011]: Unoccupied
Established in 2011 by Lawrence C. and Sheila S. Pakula and the Louis H. Gross Foundation
Dr. Frank V. Sutland Professorship in Pediatric Genetics [1991]: Ada Hamosh, M.D.
Established in 1991 by Josephine Sutland and her family in memory of her husband
Diana Sylvestre, M.D. and Charles Homcy, M.D. Professorship [2023]: Dwight Edward Bergles, Ph.D.
Will provide direct salary support for a faculty member in the department of Neuroscience whose work helps to advance our understanding of the genetics of drug addiction.
Helen B. Taussig Professorship [1987]: Shelby Kutty, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 1987 by the estate of Helen B. Taussig
Richard W. TeLinde, M.D. and Edward E. Wallach, M.D. Professorship [2015]: Valerie Lynn Baker, M.D.
Established in 2015 by Howard W. Jones, Jr, Howard W. Jones, III, MD, Lawrence Jones, and Georgeanna Jones Klingensmith, MD
Richard W. TeLinde Distinguished Professorship in Gynecologic Pathology [1989]: Ie-Ming Shih, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 1989 by the estate of Richard W. TeLinde
Terkowitz Family Professorship [2025]: Genevieve Lauren Stein-O'Brien, Ph.D.
Funds will benefit the Department of Neurology and the Pedersen Brain Science Institute and will create a professor at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.
Samuel Theobald Professorship in Ophthalmology [2015]: Jeremy Nathans, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2015 in honor of Dr. Samuel Theobald
Therapeutic Cognitive Neuroscience Professorship [2000]: Barry Gordon, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2000 by an anonymous donor
Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professorship in Neurofibromatosis [2018]: Jaishri O'Neill Blakeley, M.D.
The income from the principal will support a professor in the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program
Richard J. Traystman Professorship in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine [1992]: Sujatha Kannan, M.B.B.S.
in 1992 as the Endowed Chair in Pediatric Anesthesia; renamed in honor of Dr. Traystman in 2003
The Leon Troper, M.D. Professor in Computational Pathology [2020]: Alexander S. Baras, M.D., Ph.D.
Established to benefit the Department of Pathology at the School of Medicine
Philip A. Tumulty Chair [1983]: Stephen D. Sisson, M.D.
Established in 1983 in honor of Philip A. Tumulty by various donors and supplemented in 1997 by the estate of Helena Hendrickson
Thomas and Dorothy Tung Professorship [2010]: C. David Mintz, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2010 by Thomas and Dorthy Tung
Henry N. Wagner Jr., M.D. Professorship in Nuclear Medicine [2002]: Unoccupied
Established in 2002 through commitments from anonymous donors in honor of Henry N. Wagner Jr.
James Wah Professorship in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences [2024]: Paul Sasha Nestadt, M.D.
Will be used to benefit the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
A. Earl Walker Professorship in Functional Neurosurgery [2008]: William Stanley Anderson, M.D., Ph.D.
Established to provide faculty support in Functional Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery
Frank B. Walsh Professorship in Neuro-Ophthalmology [1981]: Amanda Dean Henderson, M.D.
Established in 1981 by James P. Gills and other former residents and faculty of the Wilmer Eye Institute in memory of Frank B. Walsh
Patrick C. Walsh, M.D. Professorship in Urology [1998]: Arthur Louis Burnett, II, M.D.
Established in 1998 by Time Warner Inc. in honor of Patrick C. Walsh
Susan Hill Ward Professorship in Psychedelics and Consciousness [2020]: Albert Perez Garcia-Romeu, Ph.D.
Established to be used for the purposes of human research on the effects of psychedelic substances, treatment of psychiatric and behavioral disorders and the improvement of public health
Dr. Myron L. Weisfeldt Professorship in the Osler Medical Residency Program [2020]: Unoccupied
Established to support the director of the Osler Medicine Residency Program
Abraham and Virginia Weiss Professorship in Cardiology [2004]: David A. Kass, M.D.
Established in 2004 by the Abraham and Virginia Weiss Trust
Robert Bond Welch, M.D. Professorship in Ophthalmology [2006]: James Tahara Handa, M.D.
Established in 2006 to honor Dr. Robert Bond Welch, made possible by gifts from numerous donors
William H. Welch Professorship in the History of Medicine [1934]: Jeremy Alan Greene, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 1934 by numerous donors in honor of William H. Welch
Wellcome Professorship in Clinical Pharmacology [1971]: Craig Walter Hendrix, M.D.
Established in 1971 by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Shelia K. West Professorship [2019]: Pradeep Ramulu, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2019 by the Johns Hopkins Hospital
Moody D. Wharam, Jr., M.D. Professorship in Pediatric Radiation Oncology [2024]: Matthew Ladra, M.D.
Funding to support a professorship intended to be held by the director of the pediatric radiation oncology program at Sibley
Lawson Wilkens Professorship in Pediatric Endocrinology [2006]: Sheela Natesh Magge, M.D.
Established in 2006 with gifts from several donors in honor of Lawson Wilkins
William Holland Wilmer Professorship in Ophthalmology [1995]: Peter John McDonnell, III, M.D.
Funding provided by charitable contributions of Col. and Mrs. Henry Breckenridge and the Wilmer Foundation. Dr. Wilmer was the first Director of the Wilmer Eye Institute and the first Director of Ophthalmology
Wilmer Rising Professorship [2022]: Mira Menon Sachdeva, M.D., Ph.D.
Rising Professorships serve to provide financial support for assistant professors who are establishing their laboratories and clinics in academic medicine.
Charlotte A. Wilson and Margaret K Whitener Professorship [2017]: Charles George Eberhart, M.D., Ph.D.
Established in 2017 in memory of Margaret K. Whitener and her mother Charlotte A. Wilson
Marcella Woll Endowed Professorship [2018]: Laura Ensign-Hodges, Ph.D.
Established with a primary purpose of furthering the search for a cure for macular degeneration
J. Donald Woodruff Chair in Gynecology and Obstetrics [1993]: Unoccupied
Established in 1993 by colleagues and friends of J. Donald Woodruff in his honor
Alan C. Woods, M.D., Professorship in Ophthalmology [2002]: Unoccupied
Established in 2002 by the Wilmer Eye Institute in honor of Alan C. Woods
Zadek Family Professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery [2014]: Lee Hunter Riley, III, M.D.
To be used for a professorship in the department of Orthopedic Surgery
Drs. David S. and Marilyn M. Zamierowski Director of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center [2017]: Elizabeth Anne Hunt, M.D.
Established in 2009 by David S. and Marilyn M. Zamierowski
David S. Zee Professorship [2017]: David S. Zee, M.D.
Will be used to support the work of David Zee, M.D. or his successors in research in vestibular neurology
Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D. Professorship [2020]: Hanzhang Lu, Ph.D.
Established in 2020 by Drs. Elias and Nadia Zerhouni, alumni, faculty and colleagues
Thomas M. Zizic, M.D. Professorship in Rheumatology and Immunology [2024]: Laura Kathleen Hummers, M.D.
Will benefit the Department of Medicine and support an outstanding clinical leader in rheumatology