Joseph B. Martin, M.D., Ph.D.

Chancellor 1993-1997

Joseph B. Martin, M.D., Ph.D., currently Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, served as UCSF's sixth chancellor. Dr. Martin played a major role in the creation of UCSF Stanford Health Care and in the planning of the Mission Bay campus. He was successful in gaining critical community support for UCSF. Through his clear vision and guidance, he helped assure the university's place in the twenty-first century. Dr. Martin received the UCSF Medal in 1998 for his outstanding achievements.

Before his appointment as chancellor, Dr. Martin served as Dean of the School of Medicine at UCSF from 1989-1993. Dr. Martin is credited with recruiting a number of distinguished physicians and scientists to UCSF. He held an appointment as Professor of Neurology and is internationally recognized for his work in the fields of neuroscience and neurology. His research focuses on the use of molecular genetics to better understand the causes of neurological diseases.