Faculty & Administration
The Musicians’ Ensemble is a collective of musicians from Cedars-Sinai’s own staff and community. The Ensemble welcomes any colleagues who have a passion for music and wish to share their talents with others.
Leadership
Gillian Gresham, PhD
Research Scientist, Medicine, Research Assistant Professor, Medicine
Violin
Lena Heung, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Medicine
Violin
Jonathan Braun, MD, PhD
Professor, Medicine
Violin, Viola
Members
Harriet Aronow, PhD
Professor, Medicine
Voice, Folk Instruments
Philip Chang, DO
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Violin
Helen Goodridge, PhD
Professor, Biomedical Sciences
Voice
Jethro Hu, MD
Associate Professor, Medicine
Violin
Anja Karlstaedt, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Cardiology
Cello
Janelle Liu, PhD
Project Scientist
Violin, Piano
Mana Manoukian, MS
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Piano
Lali Medina-Kauwe, PhD
Professor, Biomedical Sciences
Ukulele
Gil Melmed, MD
Professor, Medicine
Cello
Michael Murata, PhD
Postdoctoral Scientist
Piano
Santhosh Nadipuram, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Flute, Voice
Kristin Taylor, MD
Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Piano, Voice
Robert Viana, MSN, RN
Nurse Professional Development Practitioner
Cello
Stacy Weitsman, MS
Laboratory Director
Voice, Percussion
Alexander Xu, PhD
Research Scientist, Cancer Institue
Viola
David Ziring, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Viola
Have Questions or Need Help?
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