Seventh Annual Research Day -
April 2, 2009
The goals of this day are to recognize the research efforts
of faculty members and students, showcase the diversity and
growth of research pursuits on campus, and honor Dr. Krantz
through our Annual Distinguished Lecture Program.
22nd
Annual John C. Krantz, Jr. Distinguished Lecture
presented by
Andrew E. Mulberg, M.D.
Portfolio Leader, Internal Medicine, Established Products
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Purpose
The
purpose is to encourage and promote communication
and collaboration between investigators at the University.
This day has been set aside to recognize undergraduate and
graduate student research efforts, highlight aspects of faculty
Research activities, and showcase the diversity and growth of
research pursuits on campus.
Because of the University's size and the fact that the University
is a science-based institution, most undergraduate students
can conduct research with faculty early in their academic careers.
History of the John C. Krantz, Jr. Distinguished Lecture
The
John C. Krantz, Jr. Distinguished Lecture was established
in 1984 in honor and memory of John Christian Krantz, Jr.,
Ph.D., who was the chairman of the Department of Pharmacology
at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 1932
to 1965. Dr. Krantz served 13 years as a member of the
board of trustees. Through the annual lecture, the University
continues to honor Dr. Krantz’s distinguished career,
humanitarianism and his positive influence on generations of
physicians and medical scientists.
Previous John C. Krantz, Jr. Distinguished Lecturers include:
1984: C. Jelleff Carr
1985: Philip Needleman
1986: Helmut F. Cascorbi
1987: George B. Koelle
1988: Julius Axelrod
1989: Sir James W. Black
1990: Robert C. Gallo
1991: Beverly S. Emanuel
1992: Leslie Z. Benet
1993: Karl Rickels
1994: Peter R. Blower
1995: Frank D. Collins
1997: Gertrude B. Elion
1998: Robert Austrian
2000: Leroy Hood
2003: Charles O’Brien
2004: William Welsh
2005: Jeffrey Lerner
2006: George Poste
2007: Stephen Mayo
2008: William Charles Sessa
2009: Andrew E. Mulberg