“The Billingham Chairmanship and Transplantation Immunology”
Dr. Clyde Barker discusses his relationship with Dr. Billingham, and how that led to the first organ transplant at Penn in 1966 when Dr. Barker was an Assistant Professor of Medical Genetics. Dr. Barker later became Chairman of the Department of Surgery.
Beverly Emanuel and David Gasser
“The Mellman Chairmanship and Cytogenetics”
Dr. Beverly Emanuel discusses her training in the department, and how that led to her appointment as Chief of the Division of Genetics at CHOP.
Michael Mennuti and David Gasser
“The Mellman Chairmanship and Maternal/Fetal Medicine”
Dr. Michael Mennuti, who served as Chairman of OB/GYN for 18 years, describes the training that he received under the mentorship of Dr. Mellman.
Haig Kazazian and David Gasser
“The Kazazian Chairmanship”
Dr. Haig Kazazian reminisces about his experiences at Penn, where he served for two terms as Chairman of the Department of Genetics.