Speaker & Honorees
Speaker Bio
Barry S. Coller, M.D
David Rockefeller Professor
Physician in Chief
Vice President for Medical Affairs
Dr. Coller is an internationally renowned physician-scientist whose work has transformed cardiovascular medicine.
His groundbreaking research on platelets led to the development of abciximab, a drug that has helped millions of patients worldwide by preventing dangerous clotting during procedures such as stent placement. His laboratory continues to advance the field with new therapies now in clinical trials and important discoveries in platelet biology and rare bleeding disorders.
In addition to his scientific impact, Dr. Coller is a dedicated mentor, serving on the faculty of the David Rockefeller Graduate Program and the Tri-Institutional M.D.-Ph.D. Program, where he has guided countless future physician-scientists.
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Mace Bearer / Senior Faculty Marshal
Michael C. Boyars, MD, is Professor of Medicine and Senior Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and is a nationally recognized clinician-educator with extensive experience in pulmonary medicine, general internal medicine, and graduate medical education. He has received numerous teaching awards and led clinical research in COPD and tuberculosis.
Class Speaker
Shilpa Rajagopal will be this year's Class Speaker.
Announcement of the Candidates
Dr. Linda G. Phillips, MD, will be the graduate announcer for The John Sealy School of Medicine MD Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony.
Clergy
Tammy Isaac, DMin, MDiv, CAGS, BCCC, will be the clergy for The John Sealy School of Medicine MD Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony.