Dr. J. Thomas Bigger Lecture Series
This program is provided by the Administrative Core and Evaluation.
Overview
The annual J. Thomas Bigger Lecture, sponsored by the Leahey Foundation, the Department of Medicine, and the Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, memorializes J. Thomas Bigger, MD, the late Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Pharmacology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Bigger's research had an indelible impact on the current practice of cardiology, running the gamut from basic and clinical electrophysiology to major, landmark clinical trials.
The Leahey Foundation
In 2016, the J. Thomas Bigger Lecture was created as an extension of the Leahey Lecture series and is co-sponsored by The Leahey Foundation. Dr. Bigger was a close friend of the Leahey family and the first chief of the Division of Cardiology at Columbia. His research had an outsize impact on the current practice of cardiology, running the gamut from basic and clinical electrophysiology advances to major, landmark clinical trials. The Leahey Foundation honors the accomplishments of the Leahey Brothers: Edward B. Leahey, Jr., MD, for his pioneering cardiac research, and his brother Michael I. Leahey, for his vital contributions to the funding and administration of clinical trials.
Eligibility
The J. Thomas Bigger Lectures are open to the Columbia University community.
Cost
There is no cost to attend the J. Thomas Bigger Lecture.
Cite it, Submit it, Share it!
If your research has benefited from one or more Irving Institute resources, please remember to:
- Cite our CTSA grant, UL1 TR001873, in any relevant publications, abstracts, chapters, and/or posters.
- Submit your publications to PubMed Central (PMC) for compliance with the NIH Public Access Policy.
- Share your research updates with us by sending an email to: irving_institute@cumc.columbia.edu
