Harry Shamoon, M.D., associate dean for clinical and translational research at Einstein and director of the Einstein-Montefiore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, introduces Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean. Dr. Spiegel delivers opening remarks at the 2009 Bridging the Translational Divides symposium hosted by the Einstein-Montefiore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research.