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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

The Asher Accurso Endowed Chair for Cystic Fibrosis

Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures for children with breathing illnesses.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Bruce and Bev Wagner Family Endowed Chair for Child Health Research

Supports efforts to advance patient care, research, and education in child health research.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Daniel Hyman Endowed Chair for Quality and Safety

Supports research and innovation for quality and safety.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Dr. Nicholas Foreman Endowed Chair for Neuro-Oncology Research

To fund a chair in cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Ed and Jeannette Kerr Family Endowed Chair in Endocrinology

Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures for endocrine bone diseases.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

The Ergen Family Endowed Chair

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

The Frederick C. Battaglia Endowed Chair in Neonatology

Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures in neonatology.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Frieda and George S. Eisenbarth Clinical Immunology Endowed Chair

Supports research and clinical care for better treatments and cures for children with immunology illnesses.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

H. Peter Chase, MD, Endowed Chair

Supports the Clinical Director or the Pediatric Clinic Director of the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Haberfeld Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders

Supports advancements in research and treatment for children and families coping with pediatric neuromuscular disorders.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Hoover Family Endowed Chair for Digestive Health and Nutrition

Supports research and innovation in pediatric patients.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Hoover Family Endowed Chair in Cancer Research and Innovation

Supports cancer research and innovation in pediatric patients.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Jack Cooper Millisor Endowed Chair in Pediatric Heart Disease

Supports advancements in research and treatment for children and families coping with pediatric cardiology disorders.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

The La Cache Critical Care Endowed Chair

Supports the the Section Head of Critical Care at Childrens Hospital Colorado.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Lula O. Lubchenco, MD Endowed Chair in Neonatology

Supports teaching, training, research, clinical care and other activities in neonatology.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

The Ponzio Family Chair in Pediatric Neurology Research

Supports neurology research at Children’s Hospital Colorado.​
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Richard Abrams and Marian Rewers Endowed Chair for Clinical Research to Eradicate Childhood Diabetes

Supports research efforts aimed at juvenile diabetes prevention.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.​
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Taplin Endowed Chair for Celiac Disease

To fund world-class care for children living with celiac disease and related disorders.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

Taru Hays, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Hematology

Supports advancements in research and treatment for children and families coping with pediatric hematology disorders.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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.
Robin Deterding, MD

Robin Deterding MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Head, Section of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Director, Breathing Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Pediatric Pulmonary General Operations (SOM)

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