SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University and the Upstate Foundation recently announced the establishment of the Saktipada Mookherjee, MD, Endowed Professorship in Cardiology, which will support excellence in clinical care, education, mentorship, research, and innovation within its Division of Cardiology. The announcement was made by Eileen Pezzi, VP for development at Upstate; Lawrence Chin, MD, […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University and the Upstate Foundation recently announced the establishment of the Saktipada Mookherjee, MD, Endowed Professorship in Cardiology, which will support excellence in clinical care, education, mentorship, research, and innovation within its Division of Cardiology.
The announcement was made by Eileen Pezzi, VP for development at Upstate; Lawrence Chin, MD, dean of the Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine; and Cynthia Taub, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine and the Edward C. Reifenstein Endowed Professor of Medicine.
The endowed professorship honors the career and legacy of Mookherjee, professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology, who has served the Upstate community since 1969. He continues to mentor fellows and treat patients weekly, reflecting his long-standing commitment to medicine, teaching and compassionate care, according to a Jan. 7 release on the Upstate Medical University website. The medical school noted that it will soon name a faculty member to hold the professorship.
“Dr. Mookherjee represents the very best of Upstate, an educator, clinician and mentor whose impact spans generations,” Pezzi said. “Through this endowed professorship, we are ensuring that his passion for excellence in patient care and medical education continues to shape the future of cardiology at Upstate.”
Chin emphasized the significance of the professorship and the legacy it recognizes. “Dr. Mookherjee has dedicated his life to advancing cardiovascular care and training physicians who serve across the region and beyond,” Chin said in the release. “This endowed professorship will help sustain his legacy of excellence and support the growth of our cardiology program for years to come.”
Upstate President Mantosh Dewan, MD, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and the Alan and Marlene Norton Presidential Chair, reflected on the honor with deep appreciation for Mookherjee’s influence.
“Dr. Mookherjee’s devotion to his patients and trainees has been nothing short of extraordinary,” Dewan said. “His wisdom, humility and unwavering presence have enriched our institution for decades. To see his name attached to an endowed professorship is deeply fitting and a tribute to the countless lives he has touched through his example.”
The Division of Cardiology at Upstate is the region’s only academic cardiology program and continues to expand its clinical, educational and research missions, the release stated. The establishment of the endowed professorship will enhance its ability to deliver innovative, high-quality cardiovascular care and training.
