Faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine are known for their scientific, clinical, and teaching excellence. Below is a list of faculty members who have been recognized for their achievements with election to distinguished academies and societies.
National Academy of Sciences
Established by an Act of Congress and signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) provides independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to science and technology. Scientists are elected by their peers to membership in the NAS for outstanding contributions to research. The NAS is committed to furthering science in America, and its members are active contributors to the international scientific community.
Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D. *
Distinguished Professor Emerita,
Department of Molecular Pharmacology
Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor,
Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology
Betty Diamond, M.D.
Adjunct Professor
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Scott W. Emmons, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor Emeritus,
Department of Genetics
Matthew D. Scharff, M.D. *
Distinguished University Professor Emeritus,
Department of Cell Biology
*Former and emeritus faculty member
National Academy of Medicine
The NAM has more than 2,400 members elected in recognition of professional achievement and commitment to volunteer service in activities of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies). The NAM elects no more than 90 regular members and 10 international members annually. For those at the top of their field, NAM membership reflects the height of professional achievement and commitment to service. Scientists are elected by their peers to membership in NAM.
Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D. *
Distinguished Professor Emerita,
Department of Molecular Pharmacology
Michael I. Cohen, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
Chinazo O. Cunningham, M.D., M.S.
Clinical Professor,
Department of Medicine (General Internal Medicine)
Betty A. Diamond, M.D.
Adjunct Professor,
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
E. John Gallagher, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Emergency Medicine
Ruth Macklin, Ph.D. *
Distinguished University Professor Emerita,
Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biomedical & Bioethics Research Training)
Allen M. Spiegel, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Administration)
*Former and emeritus faculty member
American Society of Clinical Investigation
The ASCI is composed of more than 3,000 physician-scientists representing all medical specialties. Founded in 1908, the ASCI is one of the nation’s oldest medical honor societies and is among the few organizations focused on the special role of physician-scientists in research, clinical care, and medical education, as well as leadership positions in academic medicine and the life sciences industry. Learn more about becoming a member of ASCI.
Stephen G. Baum, M.D. *
Distinguished Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Administration)
Michael A. Brownlee, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor,
Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology
Betty Diamond, M.D.
Adjunct Professor,
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
John Devens Fisher, M.D. *
Distinguished Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Cardiology)
Nikolaos G. Frangogiannis, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Cardiology)
Kira Gritsman, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor,
Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
John A. Hardin, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Rheumatology)
Meredith A. Hawkins, M.D., M.S.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Harold D. Keiser, M.D.
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Rheumatology)
Richard N. Kitsis, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Cardiology)
Marina Konopleva, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor,
Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Joshua D. Nosanchuk, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Chaim Putterman, M.D.
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Rheumatology)
Jesse Roth, M.D.
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Matthew D. Scharff, M.D. *
Distinguished University Professor Emeritus,
Department of Cell Biology
Victor L. Schuster, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Nephrology)
Harry Shamoon, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Allen M. Spiegel, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Administration)
Martin I. Surks, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Gordon F. Tomaselli, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Cardiology)
Yaron Tomer, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Amit K. Verma, M.B.B.S.
Professor,
Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Allan W. Wolkoff, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Hepatology)
*Former and emeritus faculty member
Association of American Physicians
Election to the AAP is an honor extended to physicians with outstanding credentials in basic or translational biomedical research and is limited to 70 persons per year. Established in 1885, AAP’s membership is comprised of America’s leading physician-scientists who exemplify the pinnacle of pioneering and enduring, impactful contributions to improve health. Learn more about becoming a member of AAP.
Michael H. Alderman, M.D.
Distinguished University Professor Emeritus,
Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology)
Michael A. Brownlee, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Betty Diamond, M.D.
Adjunct Professor,
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
I. David Goldman, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
John A. Hardin, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)
Thomas, H. Hostetter, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Nephrology)
Richard N. Kitsis, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Cardiology)
Liise-anne Pirofski, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
David L. Rosenstreich, M.D.
Clinical Professor,
Department of Medicine (Allergy & Immunology)
Luciano Rossetti, M.D.
Clinical Professor,
Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Jayanta Roy-Chowdhury, M.B.B.S.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Hepatology)
Victor L. Schuster, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Nephrology)
Harry Shamoon, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Allen M. Spiegel, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Administration)
Gordon F. Tomaselli, M.D. *
Professor Emeritus,
Department of Medicine (Cardiology)
Allan W. Wolkoff, M.D.
Professor,
Department of Medicine (Hepatology)
*Former and emeritus faculty member