The Flame of Wisdom sculpture and the Gilbert S. Omenn Atrium were dedicated late Tuesday afternoon at a ceremony at the Biomedical Science Research Building. Robert P. Kelch, M.D., executive vice president for medical affairs and CEO, U-M Health System, and James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., dean, U-M Medical School, jointly hosted the event. More than 100 invited guests attended.

The sculpture by renowned Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman was installed in December 2006 near the northwest corner of the Biomedical Science Research Building. A smaller version of the sculpture was installed in August 2007 inside the southeast entrance to the facility.

Gilbert S. Omenn, M.D., Ph.D., is professor of Internal Medicine, Human Genetics and Public Health, and director, Center for Computational Medicine and Biology. He previously served as the Health System’s first executive vice president for medical affairs. The atrium was named after him in recognition of the gift by Dr. Omenn and his wife, Martha Darling, that made the atrium possible and in appreciation for his many contributions to the Health System, the University of Michigan, and society at large.