Philanthropic Support of the Division

The William B. Schwartz Division of Nephrology is fortunate to have many benefactors for whom we are extremely grateful. Please click on the individual fund links for specific information. 

Dr. Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman Professor of Medicine Endowed Chair in Nephrology at Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Medical Center

2008 Friedman Foundation Updates

• In June 2008, the Dr. Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman Foundation announced that the Biltmore Theater in New York City was being renamed in honor of Samuel J. Friedman, Dr. Friedman’s brother and Jane Friedman’s father. Mr. Friedman was a longtime press agent in theater and film. It was his premature death due to chronic kidney disease that ultimately led to the connection between the Friedman Foundation and the Division. Click here for the full article.

William B. Schwartz Nephrology Fund

2008 Schwartz Fund Updates 

• In honor of his extraordinary accomplishments, the Division made a commitment from the Schwartz Fund to Dr. Sarnak.

• We were very appreciative to receive new gifts from the following individuals:
• Mr. and Mrs. Robert Driscoll (Gift received in early fiscal year 2009)
• Dr. and Mrs. Howard B. Garfinkle

Dr. John T. Harrington Endowed Fund

2008 Harrington Fund Updates

• In 2008, Dr. Sharon Moe from the University of Indiana was the Visiting Professor for the 2nd Annual John T. Harrington Grand Rounds. During her March visit she presented on the Pathophysiology of Vascular Calcification in Chronic Kidney Disease at the Division’s Research Conference and also gave the Grand Rounds presentation entitled Chronic Kidney Disease: Looking for Bone in All The Wrong Places.
• For the first time in 2008, nephrologists from Tufts-associated hospitals joined Division members at the presentation and evaluation of our research training program.
• Also in 2008, Dr. Eberhard Ritz accepted an invitation to be the Visiting Professor for the 3rd Annual John T. Harrington Grand Rounds being held March 12-13, 2009.

The Hortense “Diddy” Seybolt Fund for Staff Enrichment in Nephrology

2008 Diddy Seybolt Fund Updates

• In 2008, the Hortense “Diddy” Seybolt Fund for Staff Enrichment in Nephrology reached the endowment level. A dedication was held in Spring 2009.
• We are grateful for the following founding gifts received in 2008:
  •  The Friends and Family of Hortense “Diddy” Seybolt

Friends of the Division and DCI

Information to Make Gifts to the Division