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In ancient times,
chairs were rare and highly coveted pieces of furniture reserved for
the exclusive use of royalty or religious leaders. The chair itself
symbolized that its owner was an individual of high rank and
prominence. Today, endowed chairs are reserved for those who have
reached the pinnacle of academic achievement. An endowed chair,
which is the highest honor the University accords to scholarship,
pays tribute to both the holder who has earned the distinction, and
the donor who has embraced the vision. It can memorialize or honor
beloved family members, recognize the achievements of admired
colleagues, and declare one's personal commitment to the excellence
of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
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Endowed
Chairs
The Endowed Chair is a special incentive
to attract a scholar of distinction to UCLA or to retain
gifted faculty whose teaching and research best exemplify
UCLA’s mission. Endowment income provides support for research
and teaching as well as freedom to explore opportunities for
new research.
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Term Chairs
The Term Chair gives UCLA the flexibility
to recruit, retain and support the career development of
exceptional younger faculty. A Term Chair
is assigned for a renewable five-year period. |
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list of endowed chairs at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, including
past and current chairholders, is listed below. |
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Ahmanson Chair in
Ophthalmology
Established in 2005 by
The Ahmanson Foundation, this Administrative Chair for the Retina
Division will enable the Chief to further the exceptional research,
education, and clinical care programs currently in place.
Steven
D. Schwartz, MD, 2007–present
Leonard Apt Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Established in
2003 by Dr. Leonard Apt, Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology and
Founding Director of the Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology and
Strabismus, with a gift from the trust of Mr Frederic G. Rappaport,
Dr. Apt’s nephew.
Joseph L. Demer,
MD, PhD, 2005-present
Karen and Frank Dabby Endowed Chair in
Ophthalmology
Karen and Frank Dabby Endowed Chair in
Ophthalmology This endowed term appointment chair was established by
Karen and Frank Dabby in 2007 to support the activities of a
distinguished faculty member in the area of orbital disease.
Robert A. Goldberg, MD, 2008-present
Charles Kenneth Feldman Chair in
Ophthalmology
Established in 1982 in memory of Mr.
Charles Kenneth Feldman, an entertainment industry executive.
Robert D. Yee, MD, Professor 1984-1987
Hillel Lewis, MD, Scholar 1989-1993
Gabriel H. Travis,
MD, 2001-present
Laraine and David Gerber Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Formally approved in 1988 as a five-year-term
chair by Mr. and Mrs. David Gerber
and converted to a permanent appointment chair in 2007 with an additional
pledge.
Joseph L. Demer,
MD, PhD, 2000-2004
Sherwin J. Isenberg, MD, 2005-present
Brindell and Milton
Gottlieb Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Milton and Brindell Gottlieb
established this Administrative Chair for the Division of Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Strabismus in 2005, in honor of Dr. Arthur L.
Rosenbaum, Chief of the Division. Following Dr. Rosenbaum’s
retirement from UCLA, the donors have requested that the name of
this endowment be changed to Arthur L. Rosenbaum, MD, Chair in
Pediatric Ophthalmology.
Arthur L. Rosenbaum, MD, 2008-present
Dolly Green Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 1980 By Mrs. Dorothy (Dolly) Green.
Dean Bok, PhD, 1984-present
The Karl Kirchgessner Foundation Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 2002 as a five-year term chair in basic science by
The Karl Kirchgessner Foundation.
Debora B. Farber, PhD, DPhhc, 2002-present
Kolokotrones Chair
in Ophthalmology
Established in 2004 by Wendy and Theo
Kolokotrones to support the teaching and research of a cataract
surgeon and scientist.
Kevin M. Miller, MD, 2005–present
Grace and Walter Lantz Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Established in 1991 as a five-year-term chair by Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Lantz.
J. Bronwyn Bateman, MD, Grace and Walter Lantz Scholar, 1993-1995;
Sherwin J. Isenberg, MD, Grace and Walter Lantz Scholar, 1993-1995,
and
Grace and Walter
Lantz Professor, 1996-2004
Joseph L. Demer, MD, PhD, 2005
David May II Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 1998 as a five-year-term
chair by the family of David May II, a
founding member of the Institutes Board of Trustees, to perpetuate, in memoriam,
Mr. May's association with JSEI. With an additional pledge from the Wilbur
May Foundation, this is now a permanent chair.
Gary N. Holland, MD, 1999-2004
Joseph Caprioli, MD, 2005-present
Oppenheimer Brothers Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 2002 as a term chair by the Oppenheimer Brothers Foundation.
Joseph Horwitz, PhD, 2003-present
Harold and Pauline Price Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 2000 as a term chair by the
Louis and Harold Price Foundation and converted to a permanent
appointment chair in 2006 with an additional commitment.
Michael B. Gorin,
MD, PhD, 2007-present
Jerome and Joan Snyder Chair in
Ophthalmology
This endowment,
established in 2007 will support the activities of a distinguished
faculty member who directs the Ophthalmology Residency Program,
ensuring that UCLA’s accredited
program continues to offer rigorous and comprehensive instruction for individuals of
the highest caliber.
Frances and Ray Stark Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 1992 as a five-year term chair
by the Fran and Ray
Stark Foundation and converted to a permanent appointment position in 2007 with an
additional pledge.
Joseph
Caprioli, MD, 1997-2004
Anne L.
Coleman, MD, PhD, 2005-present
Jules Stein Professor Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 1983 as a memorial tribute to Dr. Jules Stein by
his many friends, with the leadership of Mr. Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.
Wayne L. Hubbell, PhD, 1983-present
Bradley R. Straatsma Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 1994 to honor Dr. Bradley
Straatsma, Founding Director of JSEI.
Bartly J. Mondino, MD, 2000-present
Vernon O. Underwood Family Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 1994 as a five-year-term chair by Mrs. Adrienne Underwood
in memory of her late husband, Mr. Vernon O. Underwood.
John
R. Heckenlively, MD, 1997-2004
Gary N. Holland, MD, 2005-present
Edie and Lew Wasserman Chair in Ophthalmology
Established in 1978 by Mr. and Mrs. Lew Wasserman to honor Dr. Jules
Stein.
Manfred Spitznas, MD, 1979-1981
Bartly J. Mondino, MD, Scholar 1984-1988;
Professor 1988-2000
Ben J. Glasgow, MD, 2003-present
Endowment Information
(310) 206-9701
giving@jsei.ucla.edu
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