[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S643]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
TRIBUTE TO DR. MARSHALL SCHREEDER
Mrs. BRITT. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize Dr. Marshall
Schreeder, a distinguished physician, researcher, and community leader
whose lifelong dedication to medicine has profoundly strengthened
healthcare in the State of Alabama and beyond.
A native of Atlanta, GA, Dr. Schreeder has practiced medicine in
Huntsville since 1979, bringing with him an exceptional blend of
engineering rigor, clinical excellence, and public health insight. He
completed his undergraduate education in industrial and systems
engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, an early foundation
that would later shape his innovative approach to patient care and
health systems. Dr. Schreeder earned both his masters of public health
degree and his doctor of medicine from Tulane University, followed by
an internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University
Affiliated Hospitals. He then served our Nation as a medical
epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control, applying his
expertise to population health and disease prevention.
Dr. Schreeder continued his advanced medical training in Alabama,
completing a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the
University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is board certified in internal
medicine and medical oncology and has authored more than 30 peer-
reviewed research papers and articles addressing viral hepatitis, liver
cancer, and lung cancer. He is also certified by the Foundation for the
Accreditation of Cellular Therapy as a qualified bone marrow transplant
physician, reflecting the depth and breadth of his clinical expertise.
Throughout his career, Dr. Schreeder has been a respected leader
within the medical profession. He has served as president of the
Alabama Society of Clinical Oncology and as president of the Medical
Staff of the Huntsville Hospital System. He currently serves as
chairman of the cancer committee and as a clinical associate professor
of medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, mentoring
future generations of physicians while advancing the standards of
cancer care.
As the founder and a key figure of Clearview Cancer Institute, Dr.
Schreeder is widely credited with reengineering patient-centered
oncology care, driving the institute's growth, and establishing high-
quality community oncology services throughout north Alabama. His
vision has ensured that patients can receive advanced, compassionate
cancer care close to home. In 2014, he further demonstrated his
collaborative leadership by cofounding the Southeast Lung Alliance,
which has successfully coordinated lung cancer screening and care among
community practices.
Dr. Schreeder's commitment to the community extends well beyond
clinical practice. In May 2006, he cofounded the Russell Hill Cancer
Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health in
north Alabama through support of innovative cancer research, education
programs, and direct patient assistance. Since 2011, the foundation has
contributed more than $5.1 million to the cancer community, and Dr.
Schreeder continues to serve on its board of directors. In addition, he
serves as medical director of research at Clearview Cancer Institute
and has delivered numerous national and State presentations,
contributing extensively to the medical literature.
I am pleased to join my colleagues and the citizens of Alabama in
expressing our deep appreciation to Dr. Marshall Schreeder for his
extraordinary service, leadership, and compassion. His career
exemplifies excellence in medicine, innovation in patient care, and an
unwavering commitment to the well-being of his community. Dr. Schreeder
stands as an outstanding physician and an exemplary American.
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