Legacies

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - In this tribute to the founding chair of the neurology department at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Saul R. Korey, M.D., friends and colleagues credit him with the creation of an interdisciplinary model of research collaboration at Einstein as well as establishing a lasting legacy of the translational medicine approach. Interviewees include Einstein's founding chair of medicine, Irving London, M.D., and Isabelle Rapin, M.D., Professor Emerita in the Saul Korey Department of Neurology.

Valiere Alcena, M.D., M.A.C.P., chairperson of the Minority Affairs Committee, delivers opening remarks. Dr. Alcena (Class of 1973) established the Sam Seifter Lecture Series in 1993 to honor Dr. Seifter's career and contributions to social justice. Dr. Seifter, a member of Einstein's founding faculty and professor emeritus of biochemistry, passed away in 2009. (November 2, 2009)

Robin Walt Briehl, M.D., professor of physiology & biophysics and of biochemistry, gives a tribute to Sam Seifter, Ph.D. Established in 1993, the Sam Seifter Lecture honored Dr. Seifter's career and contributions to social justice. Dr. Seifter was a member of Einstein's founding faculty and professor emeritus of biochemistry. (November 2, 2009)

Jonathan Abrams reads a poem written by his grandfather, Sam Seifter, Ph.D. The poem, "A Principal Uncertainty," appears in Dr. Seifter's collection of poems, To Every Truth Its Season. (November 2, 2009)

Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean, introduces The New York Times columnist, Bob Herbert. (November 2, 2009)

New York Times columnist Bob Herbert presents his lecture, "Wounded Colossus: Bringing America Back From the Brink." Mr. Herbert discusses his perspective on the present state of the United States and offers his suggestions on how to solve the problems he raised. (November 2, 2009)

New York Times columnist Bob Herbert answers questions from the audience. Valiere Alcena, M.D., M.A.C.P., chairperson of the Minority Affairs Committee and founder of the Sam Seifter Lecture series, moderates. (November 2, 2009)

Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean, delivers opening remarks at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

E. Richard Stanley, Ph.D., the Renee and Robert A. Belfer Professor of Developmental Biology, presents, "The Science and Teachings of Dr. Dennis Shields" at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Jacqueline Turk, daughter of Dr. Dennis Shields, shares personal recollections of her father at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Rebecca Shields, daughter of Dr. Dennis Shields and second-year medical student at Einstein, shares personal recollections of her father at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Matthew Shields, son of Dr. Dennis Shields, shares personal recollections of his father at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Toni Shields, wife of Dr. Dennis Shields, shares personal recollections of her husband at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Dennis Shields, Ph.D., is remembered by family, friends and the Einstein community at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Anne Muesch, Ph.D., associate professor of developmental & molecular biology, introduces Enrique Rodriguez-Boulan, M.D., Weill Cornell Medical College, at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Enrique Rodriguez-Boulan, M.D., professor of cell biology in ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College presents, "Epithelial Polarity: Historical Perspective and Recent Insights" at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Ms. Jenny Nachbar, a Ph.D. student in the Sheilds laboratory, introduces Huaxi Xu, Ph.D., Burnham Institute for Medical Research, at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Huaxi Xu, Ph.D., professor and acting director of neurodegenerative disease research at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, presents his research at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

U. Thomas Meier, Ph.D., professor of anatomy and structural biology, introduces Gunter Blobel, M.D., Ph.D., The Rockefeller University, at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Gunter Blobel, M.D., Ph.D., the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Professor of Laboratory of Cell Biology at The Rockefeller University presents, "Nucleocytoplasmic Traffic," at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Ms. Sunandini Sridhar, a Ph.D. student in the Shields laboratory, introduces Shaeri Mukherjee, Ph.D., Yale University, at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Shaeri Mukherjee, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow at the Boyer Center for Molecular Medicine at Yale University, presents her research at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Duncan Wilson, Ph.D., professor of developmental and molecular biology, introduces John J.M. Bergeron, Ph.D., McGill University, at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

John J.M. Bergeron, D. Phil., chair of anatomy and cell biology, McGill University, presents, "A perspective on Golgi apparatus structure and function," at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

John J.M. Bergeron, D. Phil., chair of anatomy and cell biology at McGill University, delivers closing remarks at the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.

Images from the reception of the Dennis Shields memorial symposium. Dennis Shields, Ph.D., was a member of Einstein's faculty for 30 years and a leader in cell biology. The event combines personal recollections of Dr. Shields and presentations of research based on his work.