August 22, 2014
J. Woodland Hastings in 2002
Photo courtesy of Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University

Dr. Hastings was a biochemistry faculty member at the University of Illinois from 1957 to 1966. His groundbreaking research focused on communication among bacteria. An endowed chair his name, donated by George and Tamara Mitchell, is currently held by Professor Robert Gennis.

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Read a tribute to Dr. Hasting’s life and work, published in the New York Times.
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