New Promotions and Florence Irving Appointment: Pathology Faculty Recognized for Academic and Clinical Achievements

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology is delighted to celebrate a season of exceptional faculty achievements, highlighted by the recent appointment of Alison M. Taylor, PhD, as the Florence Irving Assistant Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology in the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC). Dr. Taylor’s three-year term began on July 1, 2025.

The Irving Assistant Professorships, established in 1987 by a generous pledge from Herbert and Florence Irving, are awarded to support leading-edge translational clinical research. Dr. Taylor's appointment represents a significant institutional investment in her work and confidence in her future contributions.

In his congratulatory letter, James McKiernan, MD, Interim Dean of the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and CEO of Columbia Doctors, wrote to Dr. Taylor, “Your appointment is an expression of our support for your work and our confidence in your ability to make significant contributions to academic medicine over the course of your career.”

This prestigious appointment for Dr. Taylor comes as we also celebrate the promotions of several other accomplished colleagues, which were announced earlier this spring. These promotions recognize their exceptional and ongoing contributions to education, research, and clinical excellence. The department proudly acknowledges the following faculty members for their recent advancements:

• Michael Lee, MD, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology (at CUMC).
• Satoru Kudose, MD, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology (at CUMC).
• Stephen Lagana, MD, has been promoted to Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology (at CUMC).
• Maureen Mulhern has been promoted to Assistant Professor of Genetic Counseling (in Neurology and Pathology and Cell Biology) at CUMC.
• Carlos Pagan, MD, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology (at CUMC).
• Craig Soderquist, MD, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology (at CUMC).
• Andrew Sproul, PhD, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology (in the Taub Institute) at CUMC.
• Alison Taylor, PhD, has been appointed Florence Irving Assistant Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology (in the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center).
• Andrew Teich, MD, PhD, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology with tenure.
• Fann Wu, MD, PhD, has been promoted to Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology (at CUMC).

These appointments and promotions reflect the department’s deep commitment to academic excellence and the continued advancement of medical science. Please join us in extending our warmest congratulations to all of our faculty on their well-deserved honors.