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About the Professor's Dinner
The Professor's Dinner is an annual celebration honoring UTMB faculty members who have been newly appointed or promoted to the rank of professor. Recognizing the highest rank in an academic career, the event celebrates the dedication, scholarly achievement, leadership, and lasting contributions of faculty members who advance education, research, and health care. It brings together honorees, their guests, and academic leaders to recognize this significant professional milestone.
Celebrating the FY26 Honorees
On October 28, 2026, UTMB celebrated 16 faculty members newly appointed or promoted to professor during the FY26 academic year at a special dinner at the Open Gates Conference Center.
- Miguel Cabada, MD
- Alok Dabi, MD, FAAN
- Rebecca Galloway, PT, PhD
- Joshua L. Gary, MD
- Qingjie Li, PhD
- David McDonagh, MD, MBA
- Alicia Monroe, MD
- Volker Neugebauer, MD, PhD
- Shannan Rossi, PhD, MBA, FASTMH
- Charlotte Royeen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FASAHP, FNAP
- Elena Shanina, MD, PhD
- Bartosz Szczesny, PhD
- Sarah Varekojis, PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FNAP, FAARC
- David Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP
- Natalie Williams-Bouyer, PhD
- Max Wintermark, MD, MS, MBA
