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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