David H. Abramson (born February 1944), is a clinician scientist, ophthalmic surgeon, competitive swimmer, and lecturer who has published over 700 peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmology, with a focus on ophthalmic oncology.[1] Abramson was the first chief of the ophthalmic oncology service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he is a tenured professor in surgery, pediatrics, and radiation oncology.[1] He is also a professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, where he was the youngest full professor ever appointed in ophthalmology.[2] He pioneered intra-arterial chemotherapy, which cures cancer whilst saving the eye from enucleation, in 2006. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Stallard Medal[3] from the International Society for Oncular Oncology, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Weisenfeld Award[4] from the Association for Research In Vision and Ophthalmology, and the Franceshcetti Medal from the International Society of Genetic Eye Disease in Switzerland.[5][1] In addition to his academic pursuits, Abramson was a triple gold medal winner in swimming at the Maccabiah Games in Israel in 1961,[6] set four NCAA records during his time as the Captain of the Harvard University swim team,[7] and was an Olympic alternate in 1960 for the 800 meter relay team. He has been inducted into three halls of fame: the Retina Hall of Fame,[8] the Harvard Varsity Club Hall of Fame,[9] and the Brooklyn Technical High School Hall of Fame.[10]
- ^ a b c "David H. Abramson, MD — MSK Ophthalmic Oncologist". www.mskcc.org. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Abramson, David Harold". vivo.weill.cornell.edu. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "View Awards". ISOO. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ Haik, Barrett G. (August 1, 2005). "Introducing David H. Abramson, the 2004 Recipient of the Weisenfeld Award". Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science. 46 (8): 2683. doi:10.1167/iovs.04-1067. ISSN 1552-5783.
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- ^ "U.S. Gains Four Gold Medals In Maccabiah Games Swimming; Abramson, Zakim and Misses Miller and Chesneau Score -- Herman Sets Mark in Retaining Decathlon Crown". The New York Times. September 2, 1961. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "Abramson to Captain Swimming Team". The Harvard Crimson. March 25, 1964. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "David H. Abramson, MD, FACS — Retina Reflections". retinahistory.asrs.org. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "David Abramson – Harvard Varsity Club". harvardvarsityclub.org. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "David H. Abramson, MD '61 | Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation". January 27, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2024.