IBD Research Unit
In Memoriam: Dr. Gordon Robert Greenberg (April 27, 1946 - January 8, 2016)
The Mount Sinai Hospital Division of Gastroenterology and the Zane Cohen Centre for Digestive Diseases are saddened by the loss of Dr. Gordon Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg passed away on January 8, 2016. Dr. Greenberg was a Professor of Medicine at University of Toronto and former Head of the Division of Gastroenterology at MSH (1992-2002). Dr. Greenberg was a leader in the gastroenterology community both in Canada and internationally. He had extensive clinical experience in the management of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and had spear -headed important clinical research in IBD therapeutics and nutrition. Through his research and clinical management, he advanced the understanding of IBD and enhanced the care of patients everywhere. .He was a great mentor, great teacher and patient advocate. He will be sorely missed by his colleagues, residents, students, friends and patients.
A memorial is set to take place on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 6pm in the 18th floor Auditorium of MSH.
Memorial donations can be made to the Dr. Gordon Greenberg Special Fund for Gastroenterology at MSH Foundation through the link below