Kellogg faculty and alumni gather at Fall Reunion Day to celebrate the introduction of the first Qais A. Farjo, M.D., Memorial Lecture.
THE QAIS A. FARJO, M.D., MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP A Fitting Tribute to One of Our Department’s Most Beloved Alumni
Anand Swaroop, Ph.D., and Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D., join in the celebration.
Anastas Farjo, M.D., Anand Swaroop, Ph.D., Muno Farjo, M.D., Rand Farjo, M.D., Deena Farjo, Rafid Farjo and Reem Farjo. 6
The Qais A. Farjo, M.D., Memorial Lectureship was created through the generosity of those who were touched by Dr. Farjo’s life and highlights his broad expertise in research, clinical care and education. The lectureship will enable the Department to host speakers who will share advances in their specialties, from translational research to collaborative care, to innovative surgical techniques. A remarkable physician, surgeon, researcher and mentor, Dr. Farjo completed his medical degree, residency and fellowship at the University of Michigan before joining the faculty of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Farjo is known for his contributions to basic research through his characterization of the NRL gene, now known as a master transcription factor governing photoreceptor cell fate during development. He also served as medical director of the Michigan Eye-Bank. Dr. Farjo died in February 2014 after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. The inaugural address was given by Anand Swaroop, Ph.D., former faculty member and Chief of the NeurobiologyNeurodegeneration and Repair Laboratory at the National Eye Institute, during the 21st Annual Fall Reunion Day.