Endowed Lectureships
The Karen Gale Memorial Lectureship for Outstanding Women in Neuroscience
Named for Dr. Karen Gale, a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology for 25 years, in recognition of her advocacy and passion for the advancement of women in science.
The Karen Gale Memorial LectureshipThe Stephen and Mary Krop Lectureship in Pharmacology
Named for Dr. Stephen Krop who studied Pharmacology at Georgetown prior to earning his doctorate at Cornell, and went on to become Chief of the Drug Pharmacology Branch of the FDA.
The Stephen and Mary Krop LectureshipThe Theodore Koppanyi Lectureship in Pharmacology
Named for Dr. Theodore Koppanyi, Chairman of Pharmacology from 1932 to 1967. This lecture was founded in1981 to honor his legacy of teaching and research at Georgetown.
The Theodore Koppanyi LectureshipThe Frank G. Standaert Lectureship in Pharmacology
Named for Dr. Frank Standaert, who succeeded Dr. Theodore Koppanyi as chair of the department in 1967. He served as chair until 1986, and significantly expanded the faculty of the department.
The Frank G. Standaert LectureshipIn addition to our four endowed lectures, we also run a weekly seminar series with student presentations and invited guest speakers.