The inaugural holder of the Roe Green Endowed Chair is Dr. Candice Lee, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Lee, who co-led the emergency procedure on Green in 2024, is recognized nationally for her work in complex cardiovascular cases, including rare procedures for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

Endowed chairs serve as a critical mechanism for health systems to retain top-tier medical talent and accelerate innovation. For Allegheny Health Network, this financial backing will specifically target the diagnosis and treatment of aortic conditions, which affect millions of Americans. AHN leadership noted that the funding will allow the department to expand its research capabilities and refine specialized surgical techniques. A formal ceremony celebrating the appointment is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Pittsburgh, marking the culmination of Green’s transition from a critical patient to a benefactor for the institution that treated her.