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Recognizing Generosity & Merit: Honorific Positions
Thanks to the generosity of generations of donors, Lurie Children’s is home to more than 70 donor-funded, honorific positions that recognize the clinical accomplishments, scholarship and research of our faculty and staff. These prestigious positions have been established to advance the hospital’s mission across the four pillars of care, research, advocacy and education. They convey a great honor for both the individuals who hold them, and for those who establish and name them through enduring investments.
We thank and celebrate the generous donors who have made these positions possible, and recognize each position holder for significant accomplishments in their fields.
Please contact Donor Relations at donorrelations@luriechildrens.org with questions about honorific positions.
A.M. Khokhar Research Scholar
Established in 2019 and generously supported by Anonymous.
Ashley Plant-Fox, MD
Attending Physician, Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Allyn Bromley Art Therapist
Established in 2021 and generously supported by Ms. Lauran B. Bromley.
Brittnee N. Page, MAAT, ATR-BC, CCLS
Art Therapist
Ann Marie and Francis Klocke, MD Research Scholar
Established in 1998 and generously supported by Reuben Feinberg and the Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation.
Erica Davis, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Cell and Developmental Biology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation Certified Child Life Specialists
Established in 2017 and generously supported by the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation.
Elizabeth Ciesielski, BS, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Gillian Fiandaca, MS, CCLS, CTRS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Arnold-Gorter Family Professorship in Healthy Communities
Established in 2017 and generously supported by Anonymous, the Cigna Foundation, Lauren A. and David F. Gorter, Ray and Debbie Guerin, the Leo & Yuki Graham Foundation, Karen and Roger McEniry, David and Suzu Neithercut, and Karyn and Bill Silverstein.
Karen Sheehan, MD, MPH
Attending Physician, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine), Medical Education, and Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Director, Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities
"My goal is to improve the health of all children living in Chicago - even those who don’t cross the hospital’s doors for care." - Dr. Sheehan
Arthur C. King Professorship in Anesthesiology
Established in 1993 and generously supported by the Arthur C. King Trust.
Olutoyin Olutoye, MD
Anesthesiologist-in-Chief; Department Chair of Pediatric Anesthesiology; Attending Physician, Anesthesiology
Arthur C. King Professorship in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Established in 1995 and generously supported by the Arthur C. King Trust.
Shannon Haymond, PhD
Senior Vice President and Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Director, Mass Spectrometry
Associate Professor of Pathology (Pediatric Pathology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Bernard L. Mirkin, PhD, MD Research Scholar
Established in 1998 and generously supported by the Children's Research Fund.
Lisa N. Akhtar, MD
Attending Physician, Infectious Disease
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Trust Directorship for Children's Services
Established in 2006 and generously supported by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Trust.
Susan B. Ruohonen, EdD
Senior Director, Family Services
Children's Research Fund Chair in Basic Science
Established in 2014 and generously supported by the Children's Research Fund.
Patrick C. Seed, MD, PhD, FIDSA
Attending Physician, Infectious Disease
Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Disease) and Microbiology-Immunology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
President & Chief Research Officer, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute
"At each child’s bedside, I ask myself, ‘What secrets do you hold, and what are your lessons for how to make our care better?’ I wake every day to use research to tackle mysteries and challenges our patients and families put before us, and inspire others to join this mission." - Dr. Seed
Children's Research Fund Professorship in Neurobiology
Established in 1991 and generously supported by the Children's Research Fund.
Yongchao C. Ma, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology and Physiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Director, Ma Laboratory
Children’s Service Board Certified Child Life Specialist
Established in 2022 and generously supported by the Children’s Service Board.
Cecilia Gonzalez, MS, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Children's Service Board Chair in Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Established in 2014 and generously supported by the Children's Service Board.
Arun K. Gosain, MD
Division Head, Plastic Surgery
Professor of Surgery (Pediatric Surgery), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Children's Research Fund Junior Board Research Scholar
Established in 2018 and generously supported by the Children's Research Fund Junior Board.
Jami L. Josefson, MD, MS
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Crown Family Professorship in Pediatrics
Established in 1988 and generously supported by the Crown Family.
Marcelo R. Malakooti, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Hospital Operations and Medical Innovation; Medical Director of Lefkofsky Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Critical Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Crown Family Research Scholar in Developmental Biology
Established in 1996 and generously supported by the Crown Family.
Bria M. Coates, MD
Attending Physician, Critical Care
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
CURED Foundation Research Scholar
Established in 2017 and generously supported by the CURED Foundation (Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease) and Ellyn Kodroff.
Joshua B. Wechsler, MD, MSCI
Attending Physician, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition) and Medicine (Allergy and Immunology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Dancing While Cancering Hem/Onc Activity Coordinator
Established in 2023 and generously supported by Dancing While Cancering and Scott and Pammy Kramer
Charlotte Miller, M.Ed. DT
Activity Coordinator
David G. McLone, MD, PhD Professorship in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Established in 1995 and generously supported by the Donnelley Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Donnelley, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Donnelley, the Dr. Scholl Foundation, the Arthur C. King Trust, and the Walter J. and Edith E. Best Foundation.
Robin Bowman, MD
Director, Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Center; Co-Director, Fetal Neurosurgery, The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health
Medical Director, Camp Independence; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation
Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Derry A. and Donald L. Shoemaker Professorship in Pediatric Neurology
Established in 2000 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Leon G. Epstein, MD
Division Head, Neurology
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Associate Chair for Research, Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Director, Clinical Research Unit; Associate Director, Pediatric Research, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute
Dorothy M. and Edward E. Burwell Professorship in Immunobiology
Established in 1989 and generously supported by the Estate of Dorothy M. Burwell.
Anne Rowley, MD
Attending Physician, Infectious Diseases
Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases) and Microbiology-Immunology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Earl J. Frederick Distinguished Professorship in Radiology
Established in 1993 and generously supported by the Medical Center Board of Directors.
Cynthia K. Rigsby, MD
Chair, Medical Imaging (Radiology)
Professor of Radiology (Pediatric Radiology) and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Associate Director, Radiology Research, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute
Eleanor Clarke Research Scholar in Developmental Neurobiology Research
Established in 1989 and generously supported by Eleanor and Charles Clarke, the Dr. Scholl Foundation, Mr. John H. Krehbiel and Mrs. Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel, and Posy Krehbiel.
Michael G. DeCuypere, MD, PhD
Attending Physician, Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Director of Translational Research and Clinical Trials in Neurosurgery
Eva Marianne Certified Child Life Specialist
Established in 2021 and generously supported by an Anonymous Donor.
Beth K. Ryan, M.Ed., CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Founders' Board Chair in Medical Ethics
Established in 2017 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Seema K. Shah, JD
Director, Research Ethics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Founders' Board Chair in Neurocritical Care
Established in 2003 and generously supported by the Founders' Board. This position is currently held by two research scholars.
Tracy S. Gertler, MD, PhD
Attending Physician, Neurology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Divakar S. Mithal, MD, PhD
Attending Physician, Neurology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Founders' Board Chair in Urology
Established in 2013 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Earl Y. Cheng, MD
Division Head, Urology; Co-Head, Reconstructive Pediatric Urology
Professor of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Founders' Board Neonatology Young Research Scholar
Established in 2005 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Daniel T. Robinson, MD
Attending Physician, Neonatology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Fred Love Krehbiel Chair in Nursing Excellence
Established in 2004 and generously supported by Mr. John H. Krehbiel and Mrs. Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel, and Posy Krehbiel.
Brian M. Stahulak, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Gesualdo Family Research Scholar
Established in 2022 and generously supported by the Mary and Ralph Gesualdo Family Foundation.
Monica Laronda, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Director of Basic and Translational Research, Fertility & Hormone Preservation & Restoration Program
Getz Professorship in Cardiology
Established in 1998 and generously supported by the Globe Foundation/Getz Family, Mr. and Mrs. Bert A. Getz, Mr. and Mrs. Bert A. Getz Jr., Mr. and Mrs. George F. Getz, and Ms. Lynn Getz.
Stuart Berger, MD
Division Head, Cardiology
Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Pediatrics, Chief of Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics, and Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology), Medicine (Cardiology) and Pediatrics (Critical Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Gracias Family Professorship in Cardiac Critical Care
Established 2019 and generously supported by the Gracias Family.
Kiona Y. Allen, MD
Attending Physician, Cardiology; Medical Director, Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit; Medical Director, Single Ventricle Center of Excellence; Co-Director, NICU-Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Gus Foundation Chair in Neuro-Oncology
Established in 2003 and generously supported by the Gus Foundation.
Angela Waanders, MD, MPH
Interim Head, Neuro-Oncology; Director, Precision Medicine Oncology; Program Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship; Executive Board Chair, Children's Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Irene Heinz Given and John La Porte Given Professorship in Pediatrics
Established in 1968 and generously supported by the Irene Heinz Given and John LaPorte Given Foundation, Inc.
Larry Kociolek, MD, MSCI
Attending Physician, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
"With innovative translational research, and teams of big thinkers and doers, we can optimize the safety of hospitals and healthcare for children." - Dr. Kociolek
Irene Heinz Given and John La Porte Given Research Professorship in Pediatrics
Established in 1968 and generously supported by the Irene Heinz Given and John LaPorte Given Foundation, Inc.
Joshua Ewen, MD
Division Head, Developmental and Behavioral Medicine
Isaac A. Abt, MD Professorship in Kidney Diseases
Established in 2000 and generously supported by the James J. and Jamie Thorsen McNulty Foundation and the Zell Family Foundation.
Priya Verghese, MD, MPH
Division Head, Nephrology (Kidney Diseases)
Professor of Pediatrics (Nephrology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Lauren D. Holinger, MD Professorship in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Established in 2012 and generously supported by the Children’s Surgical Foundation and the Lillian S. Wells Foundation.
Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, MBA, FACS
Division Head, Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Vice Chair Ambulatory Practice, Department of Surgery; Executive Physician Director, Ambulatory Practice
Professor of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Lillian S. Wells Foundation Certified Child Life Specialist
Established in 2023 and generously supported by the Lillian S. Wells Foundation.
Jessica Goldberg, MPH, CCLS
Child Life Specialist
Lillian S. Wells Professorship in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Established in 2001 and generously supported by the Lillian S. Wells Foundation and Preston A. Wells.
Nancy M. Young, MD, FACS, FAAP
Head, Section of Otology/Neurotology and Medical Director, Audiology & Cochlear Implant Programs, Lurie Children's; Director of Research, Lurie Children's
Professor of Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Professor & Fellow, Knowles Hearing Center, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Northwestern University School of Communication
Lorna S. and James P. Langdon Chair in Pediatric Neurology
Established in 1999 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Linda Laux, MD
Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Lydia J. Fredrickson Professorship in Pediatric Surgery
Established in 1987 and generously supported by the Estate of Lydia Fredrickson.
Thomas H. Inge, MD, PhD
Surgeon-in-Chief; Chair, Department of Surgery
Professor of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Mae and Benjamin Allen Founders' Board Professorship in Endocrinology
Established in 2005 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Reema Habiby, MD
Division Head, Endocrinology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Margaret C. Osterman Professorship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Established in 1993 and generously supported by Ray W. Osterman, Edith V. Osterman, and Margaret C. Osterman.
John T. Walkup, MD
Chair, Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
"Every parent of a child with a mental health problem wants to know what they can do to help their child. Thankfully, as a field we now have the knowledge of what to do and when to do it, and the platform to empower parents to partner with us. Our biggest challenge is to expand awareness of what treatment can do and create access to care for the large number of affected children and their families." - Dr. Walkup
Marion Robinson Heise, PhD Chair in Neonatal Development
Established in 2002 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Raye-Ann Odegaard deRegnier, MD
Attending Physician, Neonatology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Mary Ann and J. Milburn Smith Research Professorship for a Sr. Scientist in Child Health Research
Established in 2001 and generously supported by Mrs. J. Milburn Smith.
Ruchi S. Gupta, MD, MPH
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Professor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care) and Medicine (Allergy and Immunology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
"My mission is to improve the health and lives of children and their families. We make sure this is the underlying purpose of everything we do every day. No one cares how much you know unless they know how much you care." - Dr. Gupta
Mary Ann and J. Milburn Smith Research Professorship for the Director of Child Health Research
Established in 2001 and generously supported by Mrs. J. Milburn Smith.
Michelle L. Macy, MD, MS
Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine; Co-Research Lead, Telemedicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Director, Mary Ann & J. Milburn Smith Child Health Outcomes, Research and Evaluation Center; Scientific Director, Community, Population Health, and Outcomes, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute
Max Lacewell Endowed Brain Tumor Research Scholar
Established in 2012 and generously supported by the Max Lacewell Charitable Foundation.
Miriam A. Bornhorst, MD
Attending Physician, Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Meryl Suzanne Weiss Distinguished Professorship in Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation
Established in 1989 and generously supported by Ace Hardware, JoEllen Weiss, Louis A. Weiss, and Matt Bayer & Joyce Yaung and the Bayer Family Foundation.
Robert I. Liem
Division Head, Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation; Section Head, Hematology; Director, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program; Associate Chair for Ambulatory Services, Department of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Myles Michelon Endowed Chair in Urology
Established in 2006 and generously supported by the Bari Michelon Family Foundation, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Trust, Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Freeman, and Amy and Rick Michelon.
Elizabeth B. Yerkes, MD
Attending Physician, Urology; Director of Neuro-urology; Co-Director of Reconstructive Pediatric Urology in the Division of Urology
Associate Professor of Urology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Neal, Kathleen and Adam Kulick Endowed Research Scholar in Neonatology
Established in 2021 and generously supported by Neal and Kathleen Kulick.
Leena B. Mithal, MD
Attending Physician, Infectious Diseases
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Disease), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Orvar Swenson Founders' Board Chair in Pediatric Surgery
Established in 2015 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS, FAAP, FACS
Attending Physician, Pediatric Surgery; Vice Chair of Quality and Safety; Department of Surgery; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation
Professor of Surgery (Pediatric Surgery) and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Patrick M. Magoon Distinguished Professorship in Neonatal Research
Established in 2002 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Paul T. Schumacker, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Associate Director, Pediatric Research
Posy and John Krehbiel Professorship in Critical Care Medicine
Established in 1997 and generously supported by Mr. John H. Krehbiel and Mrs. Karen Z. Gray-Krehbiel, and Posy Krehbiel.
Rajit K. Basu, MD, MS
Division Head, Critical Care Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Potocsnak Family Professorship in Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine
Established in 2018 and generously supported by the Potocsnak Family.
Robert Garofalo, MD, MPH
Division Head, Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
"The work I do is very rewarding. When I get home at night I think, 'I helped someone today.'" - Dr. Garofalo
Rachelle and Mark Gordon Endowed Professorship in Cancer Research
Established in 2006 and generously supported by the Children's Research Fund.
Xiao-Nan Li, MD, PhD
Professor, Pediatrics (Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Director, Pediatric Xenograft Modeling, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute
"One day at a time, one step at a time, we can and we will save children from cancer." - Dr. Li
Raymond & Hazel Speck Berry Professorship in Neonatology
Established in 1988 and generously supported by the Estate of Hazel Speck Berry.
Aaron P. Hamvas, MD
Division Head, Neonatology
Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Robert E. Schneider Chair in Transplantation
Established in 2001 and generously supported by FedEx, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Schneider, the Robert E. Schneider Foundation, and the Walter J. and Edith E. Best Foundation.
Riccardo A. Superina, MD
Head, Transplant Surgery; Co-Director, Siragusa Transplantation Center; Surgical Director, Kidney and Liver Transplant Programs
Professor of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Robert M. & Diane v.S. Levy Social Worker
Established in 2018 and generously supported by the Robert M. & Diane v.S. Levy Family Foundation.
Barbara Lawry, LCSW
Social Worker
Rory David Deutsch Malignant Brain Tumor Research Scholar
Established in 2005 and generously supported by the Rory David Deutsch Foundation.
Alicia C. Lenzen, MD
Attending Physician, Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation; Program Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Sally Burnett Searle Professorship in Pediatric Transplantation
Established in 1999 and generously supported by Mr. and Mrs. S. Gunnar Klarr, Ms. Elizabeth B. Searle, the Searle Family, and Mr. and Mrs. William L. Searle.
Estella M. Alonso, MD
Medical Director, The Siragusa Transplantation Center
Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition) and Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
"I have always been inspired by the trust that families place in our ability to care for their child, especially when their illness is severe and life-threatening. The responsibility inherent to that trust is strong motivation not only to provide the very best care, but also to drive research programs that will inform strategies to improve care in the future." - Dr. Alonso
Stewart Goldman, MD Research Scholar
Established in 2023 and generously supported by Anonymous.
Xiaopei Zeng, MD
Susan B. DePree Founders' Board Professorship in Pediatric, Adolescent and Maternal HIV Infection
Established in 2006 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
Jennifer Jao, MD, MPH
Attending Physician, Infectious Disease
Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Ted Emerson Miller Research Scholar
Established in 2023 and generously supported by Alex and Devanee Washington.
William J. Muller, MD, PhD
Attending Physician, Infectious Diseases
Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Scientific Director, Clinical and Community Trials, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute
Valerie and George D. Kennedy Research Professorship in Human Molecular Genetics
Established in 1996 and generously supported by Valerie P. and George D. Kennedy.
Carlos E. Prada, MD
Head, Genetics, Birth Defects and Metabolism
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Genetics, Birth Defects, and Metabolism), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Virginia H. Rogers Professorship in Infectious Disease
Established in 2009 and generously supported by the Estate of Virginia H. Rogers and the Ward C. Rogers Foundation, Inc.
Ravi Jhaveri, MD
Division Head, Infectious Disease
Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Warren and Eloise Batts Research Scholar
Established in 1997 and generously supported by Eloise and Warren Batts.
L. Nelson Sanchez-Pinto, MD, MBI, FAMIA
Attending Physician, Critical Care
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Critical Care) and Preventive Medicine (Health and Biomedical Informatics), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
William G. Swartchild, Jr. Distinguished Research Professorship
Established in 1985 and generously supported by the Children's Memorial Hospital Research Foundation (a predecessor to the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute).
Youyang Zhao, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics (Critical Care), Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care) and Pharmacology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Willis J. Potts, MD Founders’ Board Professorship in Surgery
Established in 1995 and generously supported by Drs. Carl Backer and Constantine Mavroudis, Mrs. Raymond H. Giesecke and the Founders’ Board.
David S. Winlaw, MBBS, MD, FRACS
Division Head, Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery
Co-Executive Director, Heart Center; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation
Professor of Surgery (Pediatric Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Yaeger Family Research Scholar
Established in 2023 and generously supported by Laura and Glenn Yaeger
Carolyn C. Foster, MD, MSHS
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care; Co-Research Lead, Telemedicine
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Yeager Professorship in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Established in 2000 and generously supported by Anne Yeager, David P. and Julia E. Yeager, and Phillip C. and Joyce E. Yeager.
Sandi Lam, MD, MBA
Division Head, Neurosurgery
Professor of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Zeisler Family Neonatology Leadership Chair
Established in 2019 and generously supported by Karen Zeisler, and Karl and Joan Zeisler.
James W. Collins, Jr., MD, MPH
Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Attending Physician, Neonatology
Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Recruitment is underway for the following positions:
- A.C. Buehler Professorship in Surgery
- Established in 1979 and generously supported by Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Buehler Jr., the Buehler Family Foundation, the Flaherty Family, and Mrs. Richard L. Thomas.
- A Todd Davis, MD Professorship in Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
- Established in 1997 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
- A. Watson and Sarah Armour Professorship in Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases
- Established in 1996 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
- Founders' Board Centennial Professorship in Pediatrics
- Established in 1982 and generously supported by the Founders' Board.
- George M. Eisenberg Chair in Developmental Biology
- Established in 1995 and generously supported by the George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities.
- Martha Washington Foundation Professorship in Pediatric Orthopaedics
- Established in 1978 and generously supported by the Martha Washington Foundation
- Marvin E. Wodika Board Designated Research Professorship in Cardiology
- Established in 1996 and generously supported by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Allan, and the Marvin Wodika Charitable Trust.
- Paul H. Holinger, MD Professorship in Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Established in 1990 and generously supported by Robert B. Edelmann, Dr. and Mrs. Lauren D. Holinger, the Lillian S. Wells Foundation, the William F. O'Connor Foundation, and Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas.
- Posy and Fred Love Chair in Nursing Research
- Established in 2013 and generously supported by Fred L. "Pete" Krehbiel.
- Richard A. Perritt, MD Professorship in Cancer and Blood Disorders
- Established in 1998 and generously supported by the Richard A. Perritt Charitable Foundation, Elise Tyrpin, John Tyrpin, Mark Tyrpin, and Ronald A. and Diane A. Tyrpin.
- Sharon B. Murphy, MD and Steven T. Rosen, MD Research Professorship in Cancer Biology & Chemotherapy
- Established in 1995 and generously supported by Ann Lurie.
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