Mayo Alumni Magazine 2012 Spring - MC4409-0312 - Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Award
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Richard Brubaker, M.D.
Emeritus Professor, Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Paved the way to fundamental
understanding of mechanisms of
ocular physiology and glaucoma
The research of Richard Brubaker,
M.D. (OPH ’70), revolutionized
the understanding and treatment of
glaucoma. His investigations on
aqueous humor dynamics led to a
greater understanding of normal and
abnormal physiology, leading to new
drugs for the treatment of glaucoma.
He designed and built a scanning laser
fluorophotometer to measure aqueous
flow, and was able to ascertain the
mechanism of function of new drug
therapies because of his perfusion
models and profound understanding
of aqueous circulation. His invention
is now standard in ocular physiology
laboratories and glaucoma clinical
research units around the world.
Mayo Clinic, 1970−2000, consultant,
Department of Ophthalmology,
Professor of Ophthalmology
Residency (Ophthalmology):
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Infirmary
Medical school: Harvard
Medical School
Graduate: Harvard Business
School
Undergraduate: Davidson
College, North Carolina
Native of: Georgia
Gene Hunder, M.D.
Emeritus Professor, Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Gene Hunder, M.D. (I ’63), is the
single most-recognized and
respected individual for work done
in giant cell arteritis and polymyalgia
rheumatica. Dr. Hunder almost singlehandedly
defined the clinical spectrum
of giant cell arteritis and was a major
force in naming the disease. He made
wide-reaching contributions to the
understanding of the disease target
tissues and clinical complications,
and refined the therapeutic approach.
Today’s work in these disorders is built
on his foundations. Current Contents
identifies him as one of the world’s
most cited authors.
Internationally recognized icon
in rheumatology
Mayo Clinic, 1964−1999, consultant,
Division of Rheumatology,
Professor of Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Strong Memorial Hospital/
University of Rochester Medical
School, Rochester, N.y.
Residency (Internal Medicine,
Rheumatology): Mayo School
of Graduate Medical Education
Medical school: University
of Minnesota Medical School,
Minneapolis
Graduate (M.S.): University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Undergraduate: University
of Minnesota
Native of: Lake City, Minn.
22 Mayo Alumni