Alan L. Schiller
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Alan L. Schiller, M.D. | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Bowdoin College, Chicago Medical School |
| Known for | orthopaedic pathology; space medicine |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | clinical pathology |
| Institutions | Mount Sinai Medical Center |
Alan L. Schiller, M.D. is an American clinical pathologist and an expert in the effects of space and weightlessness on bone structure. Schiller has served on the Space Science Board of the Committee on Space Biology and Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences and as a member of the Life and Microgravity Sciences and Applications Advisory Committee of NASA. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute.[1][2]
Schiller is the Irene Heinz and John LaPorte Given Professor and Chair Emeritus of the Department of Pathology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He is the author of more than 140 peer-reviewed papers, books, chapters and abstracts, and is listed among New York Magazine’s Best Doctors of 2009.[3]
Biography
Schiller earned his A.B. in 1963 from Bowdoin College and his M.D. in 1967 at Chicago Medical School. Postdoctoral internships and residencies between 1967 and 1972 were held at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University.[4]
In 1969, while still a pathology student, Schiller joined the faculty at Tufts University School of Medicine. In 1974, he joined the faculty at Harvard Medical School as an Assistant Professor of Pathology; he was named Associate Professor in 1979. Subsequent appointments include appointments at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University.
In 1988, Schiller joined the faculty at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine as Professor and Chair of the Department of Pathology.[4]
Schiller has served on editorial boards of the Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the Bone Research Laboratory, the International Academy of Pathology, Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, Modern Pathology, Annals of Diagnostic Pathology Teaching Experience, McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology, Encyclopædia Britannica and Skeletal Radiology. Additionally, Schiller serves on the Board of Directors of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI).[1]
In 2013, Schiller joined the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine as a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pathology.
Military appointments
Beginning in 1972, Schiller served in the United States Navy Reserve as Lieutenant Commander. In 1995, he earned the rank of Commander, then, in 2002, the rank of Captain. Schiller currently serves as Specialty Leader in charge of all pathology navy reservists. In 2011, he retired from the Navy after 47 years due to a mandatory age requirement.
Awards and honors
- 1981 Valentina Donahue-Turner Award, for Teaching Excellence, Harvard Medical School
- 1982 Alpha Omega Alpha, Alumnus Award, Chicago Medical School
- 1990 Alpha Omega Alpha Visiting Professorship School of Medicine in Shreveport, L.S.U.
- 1992 Honoree, 25 years, Harvard University, Recognition Award
- 1999 Honored Guest Professor -36th Annual Homer H. Stryker Orthopaedic Pathology Conference- University of Michigan Medical Center
- 2001 Honored Guest Professor - Orthopaedic Pathology & Oncology OITE Review (38th Annual Homer Stryker Orthopaedic Pathology Conference)
- 2001 Board of Directors, National Space Biomedical Research Institute, NASA
- 2002–present American Top Doctors (Outstanding Medical Specialists)
- 2004 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers Selected by the Best Students
- 2005 Leading Health Professionals of the World (International Biographical Centre), Cambridge, England
- 2005–present America’s Top Doctors for Cancer
Publications
Partial list:
- Walsh, EF; Mechrefe, A; Akelman, E; Schiller, AL (2005). "Giant cell tumor of tendon sheath". American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.). 34 (3): 116–21. PMID 15828513.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Dunker, J; Larsson, U; Petersson, D; Forsell, J; Schiller, AL; Alderborn, A; Berg, LM (2003). "Parallel DNA template preparation using a vacuum filtration sample transfer device". BioTechniques. 34 (4): 862–6, 868. PMID 12703311.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Schiller, AL; Strauchen, JA (1999). "Foucar K: chronic lymphoid leukemias and lymphoproliferative disorders. Mod Pathol 12:141, 1999". Modern Pathology. 12 (10): 990. PMID 10530566.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Yen, BC; Kahn, H; Schiller, AL; Klein, MJ; Phelps, RG; Lebwohl, MG (1993). "Multiple hamartoma syndrome with osteosarcoma". Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine. 117 (12): 1252–4. PMID 8250698.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - O'Connell, JX; Rosenthal, DI; Mankin, HJ; Gudger, GK; Dickersin, GR; Schiller, AL; Rosenberg, AE (1993). "A unique multifocal osteoblastoma-like tumor of the bones of a single lower extremity. Report of a case". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 75 (4): 597–602. PMID 8478388.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Prodromos, CC; Ferry, JA; Schiller, AL; Zarins, B (1990). "Histological studies of the glenoid labrum from fetal life to old age". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 72 (9): 1344–8. PMID 2229110.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Walker, PS; Rodger, RF; Miegel, RE; Schiller, AL; Deland, JT; Robertson, DD (1990). "An investigation of a compliant interface for press-fit joint replacement". Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 8 (3): 453–63. doi:10.1002/jor.1100080317. PMID 2324862.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Matsuno, T; Gebhardt, MC; Schiller, AL; Rosenberg, AE; Mankin, HJ (1988). "The use of flow cytometry as a diagnostic aid in the management of soft-tissue tumors". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 70 (5): 751–9. PMID 3392069.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Cooper, GL; Schiller, AL; Hopkins, CC (1988). "Possible role of capillary action in pathogenesis of experimental catheter-associated dermal tunnel infections". Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 26 (1): 8–12. PMC 266164. PMID 3343317.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Willett, CG; Schiller, AL; Suit, HD; Mankin, HJ; Rosenberg, A (1987). "The histologic response of soft tissue sarcoma to radiation therapy". Cancer. 60 (7): 1500–4. doi:10.1002/1097-0142(19871001)60:7<1500::AID-CNCR2820600716>3.0.CO;2-1. PMID 3040219.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Rosenberg, AE; Schiller, AL (1987). "Soft tissue sarcomas of the hand". Hand clinics. 3 (2): 247–61. PMID 3034928.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Floyd WE 3rd, Zaleske DJ, Schiller AL, Trahan C, Mankin HJ (1987). "Vascular events associated with the appearance of the secondary center of ossification in the murine distal femoral epiphysis". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 69 (2): 185–90. PMID 2433291.
- Coltrera, MD; Googe, PB; Harrist, TJ; Hyams, VJ; Schiller, AL; Goodman, ML (1986). "Chondrosarcoma of the temporal bone. Diagnosis and treatment of 13 cases and review of the literature". Cancer. 58 (12): 2689–96. doi:10.1002/1097-0142(19861215)58:12<2689::AID-CNCR2820581224>3.0.CO;2-P. PMID 3022910.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Jasty MJ, Floyd WE 3rd, Schiller AL, Goldring SR, Harris WH (1986). "Localized osteolysis in stable, non-septic total hip replacement". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 68 (6): 912–9. PMID 3525569.
- Goldring, SR; Schiller, AL; Mankin, HJ; Dayer, JM; Krane, SM (1986). "Characterization of cells from human giant cell tumors of bone". Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (204): 59–75. doi:10.1097/00003086-198603000-00007. PMID 3006962.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Nojima, T; Gebhardt, MC; Mankin, HJ; Schiller, AL (1986). "Extraosseous osteosarcoma presenting with intestinal hemorrhage: case report and literature review". Human pathology. 17 (1): 85–7. doi:10.1016/S0046-8177(86)80159-9. PMID 3510964.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Gebhardt, MC; Campbell, CJ; Schiller, AL; Mankin, HJ (1985). "Desmoplastic fibroma of bone. A report of eight cases and review of the literature". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 67 (5): 732–47. PMID 3997926.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Horiuchi, N; Clemens, TL; Schiller, AL; Holick, MF (1985). "Detection and developmental changes of the 1,25-(OH)2-D3 receptor concentration in mouse skin and intestine". The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 84 (6): 461–4. doi:10.1111/1523-1747.ep12272358. PMID 2987364.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Mankin, HJ; Connor, JF; Schiller, AL; Perlmutter, N; Alho, A; McGuire, M (1985). "Grading of bone tumors by analysis of nuclear DNA content using flow cytometry". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 67 (3): 404–13. PMID 2579083.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|name-list-format=ignored (|name-list-style=suggested) (help) - Schiller, AL (1985). "Diagnosis of borderline cartilage lesions of bone". Seminars in diagnostic pathology. 2 (1): 42–62. PMID 3870763.
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References
- ^ a b "NSBRI Board of Directors". Archived from the original on 16 June 2010. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Mount Sinai Medical Center - Department of Pathology". Archived from the original on 18 October 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Castle Connolly Medical Ltd". Retrieved 26 April 2010.
- ^ a b "Mount Sinai Hospital – Doctor profile". Retrieved 26 April 2010.
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