Dr. David Hohn, Class of 1960, graduated from medical school at
University of Illinois with highest honors. David Hohn has made
significant contributions in several fields of medicine including basic
medical science, oncology, surgery and administration. His clinical
discovery in enzyme research has helped children with Chronic
Granulamatous Disease. Dr. Hohn also co-authored national guidelines
for the treatment of early stage breast cancer under the auspices of
the National Cancer Institute. He was an Associate Professor of Surgery
along with Director of the Liver Tumor Research program and Director of
Surgical Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco from
1978-1987. He was Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas, MD
Anderson Cancer Center and served as Vice President for patient care
until 1997. He is currently serving as President and CEO of the Roswell
Park Cancer Institute where he revitalized the design and
implementation of a new governance model that has been recognized by
the State of New York and the National Cancer Institute as an
achievement of major importance to the national cancer community. Dr.
Hohn has written over 60 articles for peer-reviewed medical journals,
collaborated on 50 abstracts, and contributed to 14 books on medical
topics. He serves on many local, state, national and international
committees, and is a member of 17 professional societies. His
accomplishments have achieved wide recognition, and his work in the
development of new models for health care delivery has been emulated by
many medical centers in the country.