Gifts for named chairs and professorships allow us to attract and retain the very highest quality scholars. The income from these funds allow our faculty to pursue new research ideas and strengthen clinical programs.
A.R. Curreri Distinguished Chair
This fund was established in 2004 by the family of Dr. Anthony Curreri, chair of the Department of Surgery 1968 to 1972, as well as residents and faculty grateful for his leadership. The income from this professorship supports the chair of the Department of Surgery.
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Ray D. Owen Professor of Surgery
This fund was established in 2004 to memorialize the distinguished academic career of immunologist Ray D. Owen. The income from the Ray D. Owen Professorship supports an internationally recognized academic transplant researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Folkert O. Belzer Professor of Surgery
This fund was established in 1995 in honor of Folkert O. Belzer. Dr. Belzer served as chair of the Department of Surgery from 1974 to 1995. In addition to being the chair of the Department, Dr. Belzer was instrumental in building the UW Transplant program.
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Diane M. Bless Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology
This fund was established in 2009 with support from the UW Voice and Swallow Program as well as generous donations from colleagues, friends and family to honor Diane M. Bless, PhD, and ensure her legacy of innovation and excellence in research, teaching and clinical cares continues in perpetuity. The income from this fund supports a faculty member with demonstrated success in establishing and sustaining a program of excellence in research, training, and/or clinical care.
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The Hendricks Chair in Plastic Surgery Research
This fund was established in 2015 by Diane M. Hendricks to advance plastic and reconstruction research and programs that enhance treatment and patient care. The income from this fund supports a faculty member who contributes significantly to the treatment of conditions that require surgical reconstruction.
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The Hendricks Chair in Breast Cancer Surgery Research
This fund was established in 2015 by Diane M. Hendricks to support the breast cancer program at the Department of Surgery. The income from this fund supports a faculty member who will contribute significantly to the treatment of breast cancer.
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The Morgridge Distinguished Chair in Health Services Research
Margaret L. Schwarze, MD, MPP, FACS
This fund was established in 2015 by the Surgical Sciences Foundation. The income from this fund supports a professor dedicated to building academic programs and advancing research, education, and patient care in health services research.
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Endowed Chair of Education in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
This fund was established in 2013 by the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery with contributions from generous donors and alumni. The income from this fund supports a professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery who is dedicated to program development and initiatives related to global health and education.
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Tim and Mary Ann McKenzie Professorship in Surgical Oncology
This fund was established in 2015 by the McKenzie family in memory of their husband, son and father, Tim McKenzie. The income from this fund supports a professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology dedicated to advancing research and patient care in surgical oncology.
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The Charles N. Ford Professorship in Otolaryngology
This fund was established in 2014 through contributions from nearly 70 donors to honor Charles N. Ford, MD, and his distinguished career. Dr. Ford was the Chief of the Division of Otolaryngology from 1993 to 2007. The income from this fund supports a professor dedicated to advancing otolaryngology research.
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The Ronald E. and Patricia A. Kissinger Surgical Oncology Research Professorship Fund
This fund was established in 2015 by Ronald E. and Patricia A. Kissinger. The income earned by this fund supports a professor within the Department of Surgery who is dedicated to advancing research, education and patient care.
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Layton F. Rikkers Endowed Professorship in Surgical Leadership
This fund was established in 2008 by donations from faculty, staff, residents, friends and grateful patients honoring Layton Rikkers, MD, for his 12 years as chair of the Department of Surgery (1996 to 2008). The income from this fund supports a nationally recognized academic surgeon who has demonstrated excellence in leadership at both the local and national levels.
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Dr. James and Sharon Gutenberger Family Pediatric Surgery Chair
This fund was established in 2015 by kind donors in the interest of supporting the growth of high-quality pediatric academic programs in research, education and clinical care. The Professorship was then made into a Chair in 2019 with a generous gift from Dr. James and Sharon Gutenberger and their family.
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Dr. Bruce and Judith Harms Surgery Professorship
This fund was established in 2015 by UW Professor of Surgery Bruce Harms, MD, MBA, his wife, Judy Harms, and generous donors. The income earned by this fund supports research, education, and patient care for a surgeon, with preference given to a colorectal surgeon.
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The Mark A. Fischer Professorship in Transplantation Fund
This fund was established in 2007 by a grateful patient under the care of our Division of Transplantation. The income earned by this fund will be used to support a faculty member of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to support transplant research, education, and patient care.
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Susan Behrens MD (Class of 1975) Surgery Education Chair Fund
The purpose of this fund is to sponsor a surgical educator, through a professorship, who is dedicated to improving the art and science of the practice of surgery through example and through research which strives to improve the education of medical students and surgeons and help to refine qualities that they will use every day as a practicing physician.
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Berkman Family Transplant Professorship
Dr. Jeffrey Berkman and Mrs. Margery Berkman established this fund to provide support for a professorship in the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine and Public Health. This Fund will support a professorship for a faculty member within the Division of Transplantation.
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Morgridge Professorship in Vascular Surgery
Gretchen Schwarze, MD, MPP, FACS
This professorship will be awarded to a faculty member who specializes in vascular surgery. The income from this Fund shall provide the support that the University needs to maintain and enhance its position as one of the leading universities in the world.
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Anthony J. Arenas Professorship in Lung Transplantation
This fund will support a professorship for the Department of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. This professorship will be awarded to a faculty member who specializes in transplant surgery.
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Cars Curing Kids Professorship Fund for Pediatric Surgical Disease Research
This fund will support a professorship within the Division of Pediatric Surgery and to aid in pediatric surgical disease research. This professorship will be awarded to a faculty member who specializes in pediatric surgery.
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K. Craig Kent, MD Surgery Chair in Strategic Leadership
This fund honors a nationally recognized academic surgeon in the Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, who has demonstrated excellence in leadership at both the local and national level.
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The Sylvia and Royal Lichtfeldt Burn Center Professorship
This fund is established to support a professorship within the Department Surgery. The professorship will be awarded to a Department of Surgery faculty member within the Burn Center.
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Morgridge Distinguished Chair in Health Services Research Fund
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Paul Davis Community Professorship Fund
This Fund is being established by Paul Davis Restoration of South Central Wisconsin to support an endowed professorship to focus on research, education, patient care and any other initiatives that advance the mission of the UW Health Burn and Wound Center in the Department of Surgery.
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Caprice C. Greenberg Professorship in Health Services
This fund is established to provide support for an endowed professorship in Health Services Research within the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine and Public Health. The professorship will be awarded to a distinguished Health Services Researcher in the Department of Surgery.
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Endocrine Professorship Fund
This fund is being established to provide support for a professorship in Endocrine Surgery. This Professorship will be awarded to a faculty member who specializes in endocrine surgery and will be held for a five (5)-year renewable term.