Lynda Carter invests in "wonder women" surgeons through the new Robert Altman Division @JohnsHopkins

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Acclaimed actress, singer/songwriter, and philanthropist Lynda Carter propels surgical innovation forward with a gift to establish the Robert Altman Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Brady Urological Institute. This gift both honors her late husband, tech entrepreneur and game developer Robert Altman, but advances cutting-edge research, surgical training, and the vision of Urologist-in-Chief Mohammad Allaf.

Visit https://giving.jhu.edu/brady-urological-institute-carter-altman-gift to learn more.

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Lynda Carter invests in wonder women surgeons through the new Robert Altman Division

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