Division of Hematology Announces $1M Donation in Honor of George E. Cartwright
George E. Cartwright was an internationally known hematologist. He served as the first chief for the Division of Hematology and the second chair for the Department of Internal Medicine. When George Cartwright passed away, colleagues and friends contributed to a fund in his memory. This fund supports the George E. Cartwright Memorial Endowed Lectureship, which invites distinguished lecturers who are making important and original contributions to the field of hematology.
Paul Bray, MD (Hematology) opened the lectureship and spoke about Dr. Cartwright and his enduring legacy. Dr. Bray trained under Dr. Cartwright and in a touching final remark, he noted, "There is nothing more one could want in a role model.”
This year’s lectureship was especially meaningful. Michael Deininger, MD (Hematology) recognized Tim and Candace Dee for their contribution of $1 million to the Division of Hematology. Their generous gift will be used to establish the Dee Endowed Research Fund in Honor of George E. Cartwright, MD: to support both benign and malignant research. The Dee’s have previously given to the department to establish the George E. Cartwright, MD Presidential Endowed Chair which is currently held by Simon Fisher, MD (Endocrinology).
In recognition of their giving, Michael Deininger, MD presented Tim and Candace Dee with a framed picture of Dr. Cartwright.
This year’s distinguished lecturer was John D. Crispino,
John Crispino,
Dr. Crispino is the Robert I. Lurie, MD and Lora S. Lurie Professor of Medicine at Northwestern University, Vice Chief of Research in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, and Associate Director of Education and Training for the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Crispino received his
George E. Cartwright, MD
The George E. Cartwright Memorial Lectureship was established after Dr. Cartwright’s untimely death in early April of 1980, by donations from over 300 of his former students, trainees, and friends. The number and diversity of donors is a testament to the impact that Dr. Cartwright has had on the lives and careers of those he mentored, as well as the contributions he has made to understanding the pathophysiology of
Over his distinguished 45-year career, Dr. Cartwright has published over 280 papers on such diverse subjects as:
- Anemias associated with nutritional deficiencies
- The Anemia of infection
- Iron and copper metabolism
- Leukocyte kinetics
- Aplastic anemia
- Wilson’s disease
- Hemochromatosis
Dr. Cartwright’s contagious enthusiasm for learning has influenced many young physicians to explore basic and clinical research, and, by example, he has served as a stimulating and provocative role model for hundreds of students,