Northwell Health Honors Recipients of Nine Endowed Chairs and Professorships, Advancing Academic Medicine and Patient Care
Northwell Health announced the appointment of nine distinguished clinicians, researchers and educators to endowed chairs and professorships, including several inaugural positions spanning biomedical sciences, nursing, geriatrics and palliative care, psychiatry research, and cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
The honorees were recognized at Northwell’s seventh annual Celebration of Excellence, held at the New York Historical Society in New York City. The event brought together philanthropists, physician-scientists and clinical leaders who are shaping the future of health care through academic excellence and innovation.
This year, We received more than $18 million in endowed gifts, underscoring donors’ commitment to advancing medical discovery and patient care. These perpetual funds provide vital long-term stability and allow Northwell to invest strategically in groundbreaking research, clinical innovation and education.
Northwell is driven by a culture of collaboration — and that includes our donors, who share our purpose of improving health for all,” said John D’Angelo, MD, president and chief executive officer of Northwell Health. “An endowed gift represents enduring belief in this mission to pursue innovation and scientific discovery that create a better future.”
Endowed chairs and professorships represent one of the highest honors in academic medicine, recognizing leaders whose expertise and contributions have advanced their respective fields.
Inaugural Endowed Appointments
- Kevin P. Browne, DNP, RN, CNS, FNAP, CCRN — Dr. Ning Zhao Chair of Nursing, endowed by the Ge Li and Ning Zhao Family Foundation. Dr. Browne is vice president and chief nursing officer across Northwell’s Manhattan campuses, with nearly four decades of nursing leadership.
- Maria Torroella Carney, MD, MACP, AGSF — Nancy and Neal S. Kaplan Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Carney serves as executive director of the Northwell Aging Institute and president of Glen Cove Hospital, dedicating her career to promoting healthy longevity and advocating for older adults.
- Sangeeta S. Chavan, PhD — Tatyana and Alan Forman Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Sciences. A pioneer in bioelectronic medicine at Northwell’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Dr. Chavan has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and holds multiple patents.
- Jill Kalman, MD — Victoria and Lloyd Goldman Professor and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kalman, a nationally recognized cardiologist and Northwell’s executive vice president and chief medical officer, has been instrumental in driving equitable, patient-centered care and championing women in medicine.
- Anil K. Malhotra, MD — Susan and Leonard Feinstein Chair of Psychiatry Research. As co-director of the Institute of Behavioral Science at the Feinstein Institutes, Dr. Malhotra is among the nation’s foremost psychiatry investigators, known for his research into the biological mechanisms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- S. Jacob Scheinerman, MD, FACS — Dan and Edna Purjes Chair in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery. Chair of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Scheinerman has led his department to achieve some of the nation’s top quality outcomes.
Newly Installed Recipients of Existing Endowment
- Frank A. Chervenak, MD, MMM — Florence and Robert Kaufman Professor of Medical Ethics. System chief of ethics at Northwell Health and associate dean of international medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine, Dr. Chervenak is an internationally recognized leader in medical ethics and obstetrics.
- Michael L. Nimaroff, MD — Hugh R. K. Barber, MD, Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology, endowed by the Hugoton Foundation. Dr. Nimaroff leads Northwell’s OB-GYN programs across 10 hospitals — representing 1% of all U.S. births — and is a national expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
- Samir S. Taneja, MD — Robert S. Waldbaum, MD – Robert B. Gardner, Jr. Professor of Urology. Senior vice president and system chair of urology, Dr. Taneja is a global authority in urologic oncology and a pioneer in MRI-guided prostate cancer diagnosis and focal therapies.
Many of the newly appointed faculty also hold academic positions at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where they mentor and inspire the next generation of health care leaders.
An endowment is not just about funding—it’s about giving our brightest minds the tools to change lives,” said David Battinelli, MD, executive vice president and physician-in-chief at Northwell Health, and dean of the Zucker School of Medicine. “Our academic excellence is built on the dedication of our faculty and the vision of donors who believe in their work.”
Endowed gifts have been instrumental in propelling its growth as a leading academic health system, enabling it to attract and retain world-class talent while expanding the frontiers of medical research, education and patient care. Today, The donors support 60 endowed positions across its system.
Philanthropy allows us to pursue bold ideas that might otherwise go unfunded — ideas that could lead to tomorrow’s cures,” said Brian Lally, president of the Northwell Foundation and chief development officer. “Endowments are transformative, fueling the innovation, teaching and compassion that define Northwell Health
About Northwell Health
It is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, western Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees – including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners and Nuvance Health Medical Practices – who are working to change health care for the better. it is making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Northwell is training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
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