Distinguished Faculty | Faculty Directory | Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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.

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

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Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology

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Scott W. Emmons, Ph.D.*

Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Genetics

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William R. Jacobs Jr., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology

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Matthew D. Scharff, M.D.

Distinguished Professor, Department of Cell Biology

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Vern L. Schramm, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Biochemistry

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Robert H. Singer, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Cell Biology

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*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

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Michael I. Cohen, M.D.

Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)

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Chinazo O. Cunningham, M.D., M.S.

Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine (General Internal Medicine)

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Betty A. Diamond, M.D.

Adjunct Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology

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Howard Eder, M.D.**

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine
E. John Gallagher, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Emergency Medicine

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Irving Lewis **

Professor Emeritus, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health
Ruth Macklin, Ph.D.*

Distinguished University Professor Emerita, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Biomedical & Bioethics Research Training)

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Dominic, P. Purpura, M.D.**

Distinguished Professor, Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience
Allen M. Spiegel, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Administration)

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*Former and emeritus faculty member
**Deceased

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)

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Robert Bookchin, M.D.**

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Michael A. Brownlee, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)

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Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor, Department of Developmental & Molecular Biology

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John Devens Fisher, M.D.*

Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Cardiology)

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Nikolaos G. Frangogiannis, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology)

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Kira Gritsman, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)

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John A. Hardin, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology)

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Meredith A. Hawkins, M.D., M.S.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)

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Harold D. Keiser, M.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology)

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Richard N. Kitsis, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology)

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Marina Konopleva, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)

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Joshua D. Nosanchuk, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)

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Steven A. Porcelli, M.D.

Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology

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Michael B. Prystowsky, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Pathology

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Chaim Putterman, M.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology)

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Jesse Roth, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)

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Matthew D. Scharff, M.D.

Distinguished Professor, Department of Cell Biology

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Victor L. Schuster, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Nephrology)

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Harry Shamoon, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)

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Allen M. Spiegel, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Administration)

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Ulrich G. Steidl, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Cell Biology

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Martin I. Surks, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)

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Gordon F. Tomaselli, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Cardiology)

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Yaron Tomer, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)

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Amit K. Verma, M.B.B.S.

Professor, Department of Oncology (Medical Oncology)

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Allan W. Wolkoff, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology)

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*Former and emeritus faculty member
**Deceased

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)

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Robert Bookchin, M.D.**

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Michael A. Brownlee, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)

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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)

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John A. Hardin, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Rheumatology)

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Thomas, H. Hostetter, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Nephrology)
Richard N. Kitsis, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Cardiology)

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Ronald Nagel, M.D.**

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Hematology)
Liise-anne Pirofski, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)

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David L. Rosenstreich, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Allergy & Immunology)

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Luciano Rossetti, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Jayanta Roy-Chowdhury, M.B.B.S.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology)

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James Scheuer, M.D.**

Distinguished Professor and University Chair Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Cardiology)
Victor L. Schuster, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Nephrology)

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David A. Shafritz, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Hepatology)

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Harry Shamoon, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)

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Gordon F. Tomaselli, M.D.*

Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine (Cardiology)

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Allan W. Wolkoff, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine (Hepatology)

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*Former and emeritus faculty member
**Deceased