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Endowments

"Together we have a Vision for the Future"

The Department wishes to express its gratitude to all those who have made contributions to the UI Foundation in behalf of the Department of Ophthalmology.

The generosity of our faculty, alumni, colleagues and patients has been phenomenal in helping us to establish endowments that support our teaching and research.

Current Endowments

Chairs

• Frederick C. Blodi Chair in Ophthalmology
• William Edwin Scott Education Chair for Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Lillian C. O’Brien and Dr. C. S. O’Brien Chair in Ophthalmology
• Roy J. Carver, Jr. Chair in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
• Martin and Ruth Carver Chair in Genetics
• Pomerantz Family Chair in Ophthalmology
• Seamans-Hauser Chair in Molecular Ophthalmology
• Beulah and Florence Usher Chair in Cornea/External Disease and Refractive Surgery

Professorships

• Clifford M. and Ruth M. Altermatt Professor of Glaucoma
• Judith (Gardner) and Donald H. Beisner Professorship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
• Robert C. Watzke, M.D. Professorship in Vitreoretinal Research

Lectures and Awards

• Mansour F. Armaly Lecture
• Alson E. Braley Lecture
• Hansjoerg E. Kolder Award for Excellence
• P.J. Leinfelder Award
• Charles D. Phelps Memorial Award
• Wolfe Foundation Lecture