David Ginsburg, a renowned expert in the molecular genetics of blood disorders, is set to unveil groundbreaking insights into heart and blood disease mechanisms during the 2026 Henry Russel Lecture. This prestigious event will occur on April 7, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Palmer Commons’ Great Lakes Room, and is accessible to the public with a livestream option available.
U-M’s Esteemed Henry Russel Lectureship
The Henry Russel Lectureship represents the University of Michigan’s highest accolade for senior faculty, acknowledging remarkable achievements in research and community service. This year’s lecture marks its 101st edition. Alongside Ginsburg’s presentation, four other faculty members will receive the Henry Russel Awards, the university’s most significant honor for early to mid-career academics:
• Solomon Adera, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering.
• Kevin Geoffrey Field, Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, College of Engineering.
• Teresa Rodgers O’Meara, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Medical School.
• Paige Sweet, Assistant Professor of Sociology, LSA.
Insights from Bedside to Bench
Ginsburg’s lecture, titled “Genetics of Blood Clotting: From Bedside to Bench and Back Again,” will delve into research by his lab, emphasizing the link between clinical studies and laboratory research. His lab focuses on genetic factors in bleeding and clotting disorders and the functionality of coagulation proteins like von Willebrand factor and ADAMTS13.
Among the lab’s key accomplishments is uncovering the molecular basis for the combined deficiency of clotting factors V and VIII, which led to the innovative “bedside to bench” research approach. Their work also explores protein transport regulation within cellular structures, shedding light on heart and blood disease pathogenesis and cholesterol level control.
A Distinguished Career
David Ginsburg holds multiple prestigious positions at the University of Michigan, including the James V. Neel Distinguished University Professorship. His career accolades include election to the National Academy of Sciences and other learned societies, along with numerous awards recognizing his contributions to medicine and genetics.
In addition to his research, Ginsburg has provided medical care in hematology and genetics for over three decades and volunteered extensively at the Homeless Shelter Medical Clinic in Ann Arbor.
Ginsburg’s educational background includes a B.A. from Yale University and an M.D. from Duke University, followed by extensive training and fellowships at esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School.
Since joining the U-M faculty in 1985, Ginsburg has held various roles, contributing significantly to the institution’s academic and research excellence.
