Endowed Professorship in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The Dr. John and Rodanthi Lambris Professorship in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, was established at the University of Pennsylvania to promote the University’s mission of academic and research excellence but also as a tribute to a long and dedicated scientific journey into biomedical research, one full of challenges and discoveries.
This endowed professorship signifies a ‘torch’ of duty and responsibility. A torch that will be passed on to the next generation of talented researchers, enabling them to forge their own academic path of excellence by continuously pushing the boundaries of biomedical innovation for the benefit of patients in need.
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On July 1, 2025, Dr. Xiaowei (George) Xu was appointed as the inaugural holder of this professorship (initially named the Founders Professor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and to be renamed the Dr. John and Rodanthi Lambris Professorship upon my retirement), with the appointment term extending through 2030.
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