The faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine are known for their scientific and clinical excellence. Below are members of the faculty who have been recognized for their achievements with elections to distinguished academies and societies. Jump to content National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Medicine American Society of Clinical Investigation Association of American Physicians National Academy of Sciences Established by an Act of Congress and signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, the NAS is charged with providing 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 Faculty Profile Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D. Distinguished Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Distinguished Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology) Faculty Profile Scott W. Emmons, Ph.D.* Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Genetics Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience Faculty Profile William R. Jacobs Jr., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Professor, Department of Genetics Faculty Profile Matthew D. Scharff, M.D. Distinguished Professor, Department of Cell Biology Distinguished Professor, Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) Faculty Profile Vern L. Schramm, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Biochemistry Faculty Profile Robert H. Singer, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Cell Biology Professor, Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience Faculty Profile *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. Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D.* Distinguished Professor Emerita, Department of Molecular Pharmacology Faculty Profile Michael I. Cohen, M.D. Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine) Faculty Profile E. John Gallagher, M.D.* Professor Emeritus, Department of Emergency Medicine Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine Professor Emeritus, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health Faculty Profile Ruth Macklin, Ph.D.* Distinguished University Professor Emerita, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biomedical & Bioethics Research Training) Faculty Profile Allen M. Spiegel, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Administration) Professor, Department of Molecular Pharmacology Faculty Profile *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. Stephen G. Baum, M.D. Distinguished Professor, Department of Medicine (Administration) Distinguished Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Faculty Profile Michael A. Brownlee, M.D.* Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology Faculty Profile Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D. Distinguished Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Distinguished Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology) Faculty Profile John Devens Fisher, M.D.* Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Cardiology) Faculty Profile Nikolaos G. Frangogiannis, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology) Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Faculty Profile Kira Gritsman, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Associate Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology) Associate Professor, Department of Cell Biology Faculty Profile John A. Hardin, M.D.* Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology) Professor Emeritus, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Professor Emeritus, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Profile Meredith A. Hawkins, M.D., M.S. Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Faculty Profile Harold D. Keiser, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology) Faculty Profile Richard N. Kitsis, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology) Professor, Department of Cell Biology Faculty Profile Marina Konopleva, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Professor, Department of Molecular Pharmacology Faculty Profile Joshua D. Nosanchuk, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Faculty Profile Steven A. Porcelli, M.D. Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Professor, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology) Faculty Profile Michael B. Prystowsky, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Pathology Faculty Profile Chaim Putterman, M.D. Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology) Professor Emeritus, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Faculty Profile Jesse Roth, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Faculty Profile Matthew D. Scharff, M.D. Distinguished Professor, Department of Cell Biology Distinguished Professor, Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) Faculty Profile Victor L. Schuster, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Nephrology) Professor, Department of Biochemistry Faculty Profile Harry Shamoon, M.D.* Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Faculty Profile Allen M. Spiegel, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Administration) Professor, Department of Molecular Pharmacology Faculty Profile Ulrich G. Steidl, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Cell Biology Professor, Department of Oncology Professor, Department of Medicine Faculty Profile Martin I. Surks, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Professor, Department of Pathology Faculty Profile Gordon F. Tomaselli, M.D.* Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Cardiology) Faculty Profile Yaron Tomer, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Faculty Profile Amit K. Verma, M.B.B.S. Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Professor, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology) Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Faculty Profile Allan W. Wolkoff, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology) Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology Faculty Profile *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. Michael H. Alderman, M.D.* Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Epidemiology) Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) Faculty Profile Robert Bookchin, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine Michael A. Brownlee, M.D.* Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology Faculty Profile Norman Fleischer, M.D.** Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) Milford Fulop, M.D.** Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine I. David Goldman, M.D.* Professor Emeritus, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology) Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Oncology & Hematology) Professor Emeritus, Department of Molecular Pharmacology Faculty Profile John A. Hardin, M.D.* Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology) Professor Emeritus, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Professor Emeritus, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Profile Thomas, H. Hostetter, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Nephrology) Richard N. Kitsis, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology) Professor, Department of Cell Biology Faculty Profile Ronald Nagel, M.D.** Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Hematology) Liise-anne Pirofski, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Faculty Profile David L. Rosenstreich, M.D. Professor, Department of Medicine (Allergy & Immunology) Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Faculty Profile Luciano Rossetti, M.D. Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) *Former and emeritus faculty member **Deceased