Endowments
An endowed chair or professorship is among the highest honors awarded by Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Medicine, reserved for only the most distinguished senior scientists or clinicians. Endowments lend prestige, visibility and a continuous source of funding to the positions they support and enable us to attract and retain the best specialists in a field. An endowed chair or professorship recognizes and promotes excellence in pediatric medicine and signifies our commitment to support that work.
Endowed Chairs, Professorships and Fellowships
The Arnold Silverman, MD Endowed Chair in Digestive Health
Supports the Section Head of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition in efforts to advance patient care, research, and education that will improve the health and well-being of children affected by digestive and nutritional disorders.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Asher Accurso Endowed Chair for Cystic Fibrosis
Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures for children with breathing illnesses.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Barton Family Endowed Chair for Bone Marrow Transplant
Supports expertise in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and provides additional training in oncology, hematology and immunology.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Bruce and Bev Wagner Family Endowed Chair for Child Health Research
Supports efforts to advance patient care, research, and education in child health research.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Charles C. Gates Endowed Chair at the Gates Institute
Fry oversees a team that will lead the development of clinical trials of novel cell and gene therapies.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Dale, Cindy and Kristin Francescon Endowed Chair for Headache Treatment
Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures for children with chronic headaches.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Daniel Hyman Endowed Chair for Quality and Safety
Supports research and innovation for quality and safety.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Diane G. Wallach Chair in Pediatric Stem Cell Biology
Supports the Director of Pediatric Stem Cell Biology in order to develop this new program at Children’s Hospital Colorado in partnership with the Charles C. Gates Program in Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology at the University of Colorado.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Dr. Nicholas Foreman Endowed Chair for Neuro-Oncology Research
To fund a chair in cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Ed and Jeannette Kerr Family Endowed Chair in Endocrinology
Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures for endocrine bone diseases.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Ed and Roxanne Fie Anderson Family Endowed Chair for Breathing
Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures for children with breathing illnesses.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Ehst-Hummel-Kaufmann Family Endowed Chair in Inherited Metabolic Disease
Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures for children with inherited metabolic disease.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Ergen Family Chair in Pediatric Cancer
Supports the activities of the Director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders to improve the treatment and therapies available to children with cancer.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Ergen Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Outcomes Research
Supports numerous projects with diverse areas of focus, including children living in both rural and urban settings, children with chronic diseases, children who are generally healthy but lack crucial preventive care, and children who are at high risk of poor health outcomes due to negative social determinants including poverty or abuse.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Family Wellness Chair in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Supports the activities of the Director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders to improve the treatment and therapies available to children with cancer.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Frederick C. Battaglia Endowed Chair in Neonatology
Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures in neonatology.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Frieda and George S. Eisenbarth Clinical Immunology Endowed Chair
Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures for children with immunology illnesses.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
H. Peter Chase, MD, Endowed Chair
Supports the Clinical Director or the Pediatric Clinic Director of the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Haberfeld Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
Supports advancements in research and treatment for children and families coping with pediatric neuromuscular disorders.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Chair for the Cardiac Research Director
Supports research and ensures that clinical trials are made available for children with cardiac problems.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Hewit/Andrews Chair in Pediatric Liver Disease
Supports research and ensures that clinical trials are made available for children with viral hepatitis and other liver diseases.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Hoover Family Endowed Chair for Digestive Health and Nutrition
Supports research and innovation in pediatric patients.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Hoover Family Endowed Chair in Cancer Research and Innovation
Supports cancer research and innovation in pediatric patients.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Jack Cooper Millisor Endowed Chair in Pediatric Heart Disease
Supports advancements in research and treatment for children and families coping with pediatric cardiology disorders.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Jack and Viki Thompson Chair in Child Maltreatment and Family Health
Supports the Executive Director of the Kempe Center in the development of clinical, research and educational programs to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
James Todd and Mimi Glodé Endowed Chair for Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology
Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures in infectious diseases and epidemiology.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Jones Family Endowed Chair in Medical Education
Resources from this fund will aid the vision of the faculty chair holder and assist students and trainees, research priorities, conference participation, curriculum development and other activities that elevate the study and practice of medical educations.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Jules Amer Chair in Community Pediatrics
Promotes quality, cost-effective, population-based health outcomes for all children in optimal community practice settings through the activities of the Community Child Health Outcomes Program.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
L. Joseph Butterfield Chair in Pediatrics
Supports the Chair in Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado, sustaining research and medical education.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The La Cache Critical Care Endowed Chair
Supports the the Section Head of Critical Care at Childrens Hospital Colorado.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The La Cache Endowed Chair for Gastrointestinal, Allergic and Immunologic Disease
Supports children and families with GI disorders, promotes research aimed at novel therapies to treat/cure GI aspects of food allergies and fosters leadership for the gastroenterology team.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Lenore T. Stoddart-La Cache Endowed Chair in Neonatology
Supports the the Section Head of Neonatology at Childrens Hospital Colorado, with specific focus on research, patient care, and education in a multi-institutional setting.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Lula O. Lubchenco, MD Endowed Chair in Neonatology
Supports teaching, training, research, clinical care and other activities in neonatology.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Orr Family Endowed Chair in Adult Diabetes
To provide support for a chair in the Barbara Davis Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Ponzio Family Chair in Pediatric Neurology
Supports the activities of the Section Head of Child Neurology in order to advance clinical care, education, and research for children with neurological disorders.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Ponzio Family Chair in Pediatric Neurology Research
Supports neurology research at Children’s Hospital Colorado.​
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Postle Family Chair in Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders
Supports research into the cause and treatment of pediatric cancer and blood disorders in order to enhance and improve clinical care.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Richard Abrams and Marian Rewers Endowed Chair for Clinical Research to Eradicate Childhood Diabetes
Supports research efforts aimed at juvenile diabetes prevention.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Robert J. and Kathleen A. Clark Endowed Chair for Pediatric Cancer Therapeutics
To encourage innovative and cutting-edge research that will lead to cures for pediatric cancers; promote the development and wide dissemination of novel treatments and therapies for pediatric cancers.​
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Satish K. Garg and Bimla Garg Barbara Davis Center Young Adult Clinic Endowed Chair
Supports a professorship in the prevention and treatment of diabetic complications and the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools at the University of Colorado; and supports clinical research and clinical care for young adult patients (greater than 18 years) with diabetes.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Selby's Chair in Pediatric Cardiology
Supports the Section of Cardiology and assists in improving the lives of pediatric heart patients, helping them live normal and productive lives.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Sissel & Findlow Family Endowed Chair in Stem Cell Research at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes
Supports teaching and research into new methods of treating childhood diabetes.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Stephen Berman, MD Endowed Chair in General Pediatrics
Supports the care of underserved children, the education of those who provide primary care services, and research on how to advance quality care in a cost-effective manner.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Tanabe-Bobrow Family Young Investigator Award Endowed Fund
Established by donors Arlene Bobrow and Charles Tanabe, the fund supports early- and mid-career researchers at Children's Colorado.
Currently Vacant
Tanner and Ellie Seebaum Endowed Chair for Palliative Care
Expands palliative care to every child and family facing deeply personal challenges with medically complex, life-limiting diseases.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Tanner Seebaum and Zachary Tschetter Chair in Neuro-Oncology
Supports the Director of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program and ensures excellence in clinical care, medical education, and research to improve the lives of pediatric brain tumor patients.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Taplin Endowed Chair for Celiac Disease
To fund world-class care for children living with celiac disease and related disorders.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
Taru Hays, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Hematology
Supports advancements in research and treatment for children and families coping with pediatric hematology disorders.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
The Wagner Family Chair in Childhood Diabetes
Supports the Director of the Pediatrics Services and Pediatric Translational Research at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in efforts to advance care for children, adolescents, and young adults with all types of diabetes through encouragement of research and education.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045
W.H. Lea for Justice Endowed Chair in Pediatric Law, Ethics and Policy
Leads the development of data-driven, research-informed public policy initiatives centered on child health and well-being.
Tim Benke MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics Section of Neurology
Director, Research-Neurosciences Institute
- Pediatric Neurology General Operations (SOM)
- Child Neurology
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Research I North
12800 East 19th Avenue
6104
Aurora, CO 80045