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Issue date: 9/20/07
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Kimmel Cancer Center Director Abeloff passes away at 65
Martin D. Abeloff, director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, passed away on Sept. 14 of leukemia. He was 65.
As chief oncologist and director of the Center for 15 years, Abeloff worked to double the Center's faculty, increase research funding sixfold, and improve its reputation. Under his direction, Abeloff saw the Center consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report's top three.
During his time as director, Abeloff saw the Kimmel Center's complex expand to include nearly one million square feet of treatment and research space. He also established the Art of Healing, a program that includes a museum-quality art exhibit for the enjoyment of the patients, staff and visitors of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building. Abeloff was also key in securing a $150 million donation from Sydney Kimmel, a philanthropist, fashion entrepeneur and the center's namesake. This remains the largest single gift to Hopkins.
An international authority on breast cancer, Abeloff received his medical degree from Hopkins in 1966. In 1972 he joined the faculty, specializing in lung and breast cancer.
Abeloff's colleagues and friends remember him for his humility, wry sense of humor and devotion to his patients, students and coworkers.
He is survived by his wife, his two daughters and their families. The funeral service took place on Sunday.
- Max McKenna
Peabody pianist honored with Kennedy Award
Peabody pianist Leon Fleisher was one of a privileged many to be awarded the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors Award. He and fellow nominees, including Steve Martin and the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, are having their lifetime contributions to the performing arts in American culture acknowledged.
President Bush will be among the many guests attending the award ceremony taking place at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 2 and aired on CBS Dec. 26.
A prodigy, Fleisher performed with the San Francisco Symphony at 14, and after his debut at Carnegie Hall two years later, he became considered one of the most renowned soloists in the world.
Martin D. Abeloff, director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, passed away on Sept. 14 of leukemia. He was 65.
As chief oncologist and director of the Center for 15 years, Abeloff worked to double the Center's faculty, increase research funding sixfold, and improve its reputation. Under his direction, Abeloff saw the Center consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report's top three.
During his time as director, Abeloff saw the Kimmel Center's complex expand to include nearly one million square feet of treatment and research space. He also established the Art of Healing, a program that includes a museum-quality art exhibit for the enjoyment of the patients, staff and visitors of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building. Abeloff was also key in securing a $150 million donation from Sydney Kimmel, a philanthropist, fashion entrepeneur and the center's namesake. This remains the largest single gift to Hopkins.
An international authority on breast cancer, Abeloff received his medical degree from Hopkins in 1966. In 1972 he joined the faculty, specializing in lung and breast cancer.
Abeloff's colleagues and friends remember him for his humility, wry sense of humor and devotion to his patients, students and coworkers.
He is survived by his wife, his two daughters and their families. The funeral service took place on Sunday.
- Max McKenna
Peabody pianist honored with Kennedy Award
Peabody pianist Leon Fleisher was one of a privileged many to be awarded the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors Award. He and fellow nominees, including Steve Martin and the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, are having their lifetime contributions to the performing arts in American culture acknowledged.
President Bush will be among the many guests attending the award ceremony taking place at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 2 and aired on CBS Dec. 26.
A prodigy, Fleisher performed with the San Francisco Symphony at 14, and after his debut at Carnegie Hall two years later, he became considered one of the most renowned soloists in the world.
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