FINAL 2020 Gala Program

WELCOME
Larry Roberts
Master of Ceremonies
Cynthia Egan
Chair, Board of Visitors
REMARKS
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine
GUEST SPEAKERS
Dr. Gabriella Miller
Class of ‘20
Frank and Tammy Rotondo
Grateful Family
VIDEO PRESENTATION
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Musical Performance
CLOSING REMARKS

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Dear Friends, Alumni, Colleagues, and Guests:
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the
annual University of Maryland School of Medicine
Gala. On behalf of the entire School of Medicine, I
thank you for taking time to be with us virtually
this evening. We deeply value your partnership,
support, and friendship.
The theme for this evening is The Promise of
Compassion and Innovation. Tonight, we will
honor the heroes and heroines who have worked tirelessly on the front
lines in the battle against COVID-19, forging ahead on the things we
could control, while aiming to keep our mission areas of education,
research, clinical care and community service moving forward. We are
excited to share these inspiring stories with you this evening.
Now in our third century, the University of Maryland School of
Medicine will continue to build upon our extraordinary success. Your
support and encouragement help us beyond measure to advance our
goals and pursue excellence in all that we do. Thank you for being a
partner in our Promise of Compassion and Innovation.
Sincerely yours,
E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA
Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine

GALA SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
Cynthia Egan
SILVER SPONSORS
BGE
KELLY Benefit Strategies
Mercy Health Services
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc.
BRONZE SPONSORS
Banks Contracting Company Inc.
Duckpin
J.P. Morgan
TABLE SPONSORS
The Baltimore Times
Ms. Carolyn Frenkil
Department of Anesthesiology
Department of Dermatology
Department of Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
Department of Family & Community Medicine
Department of Neurology
Department of Orthopaedics
Department of Pathology & Department of Medical & Research Technology
Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science
Department of Radiation Oncology
Department of Surgery
Department of Surgery - Division of Cardiac Surgery
Gordon Feinblatt LLC
Mr. Norman Augustine
Shock Trauma Associates, P.A.
University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
BOARD OF VISITORS
Dear Friends,
I would like to welcome you to the 2020
University of Maryland School of Medicine Gala!
This year’s theme, The Promise of Compassion and
Innovation, highlights the incredible stories of
innovation and breakthroughs taking place every
day at the School of Medicine, as we fight this
pandemic. We sincerely thank all of tonight’s
sponsors and contributors for your generous
participation in the Gala. Your continued support
enables the School of Medicine to bring new hope
in emerging fields, apply cutting edge research for better patient care,
and prepare the next generation of medical students to be
extraordinary physicians, biomedical researchers, and allied health
professionals. We appreciate your exceptional generosity and thank you
for joining us this evening.
Warmest Regards,
Cynthia Egan
Thank you from our Board of Visitors!
Mr. Louis F. Angelos
Mr. Peter G. Angelos
Mr. Norman Augustine
Mr. Kenneth R. Banks
Mr. Alfred R. Berkeley, III
Mr. Marc P. Blum
Ms. Jocelyn Cheryl Bramble
Mr. Calvin Butler
Dr. Marco A. Chacon
Mr. Michael E. Cryor
Ms. Cynthia L. Egan
Dr. Robert E. Fischell
Ms. Carolyn B. Frenkil
Mr. Michael I. Greenebaum
Dr. Brit E. Kirwan
Dr. Harry C. Knipp
Ms. Belkis Leong-Hong
Dr. Stan Malinow
Ms. Patricia J. Mitchell
Mr. Mac Passano, Jr.
Ms. Jacqueline Young Perrins
Mr. Abba David Poliakoff
Mr. Timothy J. Regan
Dr. Maurice Reid
Dr. Melvin Sharoky
Dr. Richard L. Taylor

Supporting our heroes
and heroines...
“I have had the opportunity to work closely with UMSOM
for a number of years and have found its contributions to
healthcare in general and research in particular to be
world class—on a level that is
literally life-saving.”
—Norman Augustine,
BOV Member
“J.P. Morgan is proud to support the University of Maryland
School of Medicine as they celebrate over 200 years in our
community, delivering world class research and compassionate,
patient-centered care across Maryland. UMSOM is a leader in
medical innovation, and is a vital institution in our community.
During these difficult times it is even more important for us to
support their Gala and UMSOM’s continued excellence.”
—JP Morgan
“FPI enjoys its close collaborative
relationship with the SOM which is
important to our patients. Our ongoing
contributions to the SOM is a way to
show our support and pride in our
connection to providing research,
patient care, and teaching the next
generation of healthcare providers.”
—William Tucker,
Chief Corporate Officer
“We at Gordon Feinblatt LLC recognize and applaud the great
achievements attained by the University of Maryland School of
Medicine in medical care, population health, and innovations in all
aspects of life sciences and technology. The School of Medicine is a
vital resource to our State and to the world at large; support of the
School of Medicine must be our absolute
priority. “
—Abba David Poliakoff,
Member of the Firm

“During these unprecedented times, Exelon
and BGE are proud to support the School of
Medicine and help provide scholarships for
women and people of color. Our support of the
nation’s fifth oldest medical school spans many
years, and is more important now than ever
before, as the medical profession works to
combat the COVID-19 pandemic.”
—Calvin Butler, SEVP, Exelon
& CEO, Exelon Utilities
—Carim Khouzami, CEO, BGE
"The reason why I give to the
University of Maryland School of
Medicine can be summed up by this quote
from Winston Churchill, ‘We make a living
by what we get. We make a life by what
we give.’”
—Carolyn Frenkil,
SOM Board Member
“The University System of Maryland Foundation is proud to support the
University of Maryland School of Medicine Gala. We appreciate all that
the School of Medicine does for the state of Maryland through their
world class research, patient-centered care, excellent education
programs, and more. We are also thankful to the School of Medicine
for their tireless efforts to research and treat COVID-19.”
—USM Foundations
“We are proud to support the University of
Maryland School of Medicine, as they
continue to drive innovation, deliver
compassionate care, and prepare students
for the promise of a brighter future.”
—John Kelly,
President & Chief Innovation
Strategy Officer
“On behalf of the Sisters of Mercy, physicians,
nurses, and staff of Mercy Medical Center, we are
proud to support the University of Maryland School of
Medicine Gala. Maintaining our involvement in the
education of physicians and other healthcare professionals is a key
priority that is deeply embedded within Mercy’s mission and values.
As a teaching hospital, we are grateful for our special relationship with
the University of Maryland which has withstood the test of time for
nearly a century and has greatly benefited both institutions and the
communities we serve together.”
—David N. Maine, M.D., President & CEO of Mercy Health Services

University of Maryland
Faculty Physicians, Inc.

PRESENTING SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
CYNTHIA EGAN
THIS YEAR WE ARE RECOGNIZING THE HEROES
AND HEROINES WHO HAVE DEDICATED
THEMSELVES IN THE BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19.
YOUR SUPPORT WILL ALSO BENEFIT DIVERSITY
SCHOLARSHIPS.