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Dr. Gerald Weissmann graduated from NYU School of Medicine in 1954. He is currently Professor Emeritus of Medicine (Rheumatology), Research Professor of Medicine, and Director of the Biotechnology Study Center at NYU School of Medicine. Weissmann co-discovered and named liposomes, phospholipid vesicles that are used to deliver vaccines, enzymes, or drugs to the body. He also presented evidence that identified rheumatoid arthritis as an immune complex disease.

Documents about student life at the medical school. This collection includes, but is not restricted to student newsletters, events, and commencements.

Annual report of the progress made in research endeavors of the NYU Cancer Institute.

A selection of public announcements and broadcasts sent out by the NYU medical center. Materials include announcements and advertising for public events.

Announcements of courses for medical students of the NYU School of Medicine

Announcements of courses for medical students of the NYU School of Medicine

A selection of newsletters and publications created and distributed by the NYU medical center.

Ticket to a University Medical College lecture on Practical and Surgical Anatomy, given by Dr. Faneuil Dunkin Weisse during the 1876-77 session.

Image of Conrad Rosenberg, MD, with a student, from p. 48 of the 1954 NYU Medical Violet yearbook. Dr. Rosenberg received his MD from New York University College of Medicine in 1940.

Portrait of Arthur Mullin Wright, MD (1879-1948). Dr. Wright joined the faculty of the New York University College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery in 1908. From 1933 to 1946, he held the role of George David Stewart Professor of Surgery and chairman of the department. He served as Emeritus Professor of Surgery from his retirement in 1946 until his death in 1948.