2026 JSSOM MD Commencement

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026!

Speaker & Honorees

Speaker Bio

Barry S. Coller, M.D David Rockerfeller 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.

Click here to learn more about Dr. Coller.

Class Address Speaker

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Military Commissioning Advisor

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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.