In December 2020, Stony Brook University professors Joel H. Saltz, MD, PhD, and Alexander B. Zamolodchikov, PhD, were appointed SUNY Distinguished Professors, the highest academic rank in the SUNY system. Dr. Saltz is renowned for his work in biomedical informatics, while Dr. Zamolodchikov is celebrated for his contributions to theoretical physics. This prestigious designation honors faculty who have achieved national or international prominence and a distinguished reputation within their discipline.