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In Memoriam: Emeritus professor Sandy Helman
It is with sadness that the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology and Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology share news of the passing of Professor emeritus Sandy Helman. Dr. Helman, an ion-transport physiologist and biophysicist, died on July 14, 2024, at home with his family....
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In Memoriam: Emerita Biochemistry Professor Ana Jonas
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology and Department of Biochemistry are saddened to share the news that emerita biochemistry professor Ana Jonas passed away on June 12, 2024.
Known for her compassion, curiosity, and drive, Jonas managed a robust research enterprise that advanced our...
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In memoriam: Mary Jane Beasley, research scientist and UIUC supporter
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology is saddened to share news about the passing of Mary Jane Beasley, research specialist, lab manager, and enthusiastic supporter of the school, its departments, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Mary Jane Beasley, known to all as MJ, was...
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In Memoriam: Microbiologist Dixie Whitt
Dr. Dixie Whitt, a longtime University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign microbiologist who was beloved by her students and colleagues, passed away on Aug. 19, 2023, in Urbana.
As a faculty member with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana and the Department of Microbiology, she...
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In Memoriam: Biochemistry professor Ed Conrad
With great sadness, the Department of Biochemistry and School of Molecular & Cellular Biology announce the passing of professor Emeritus H. Edward Conrad, 94, on May 23, 2023, in Urbana.
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In Memoriam: Tony Waldrop, physiologist and university leader
With deep sadness, the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology and Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology shares the news of the death of physiologist and university administrator Tony Waldrop. He passed away on Dec. 3, 2022, in Chapel Hill, NC, according to news reports. ...
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In Memoriam: Victor Ramirez, pioneering neuroendocrinologist
With great sadness, the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology shares the news of the passing of Dr. Victor D. Ramirez, a preeminent neuroendocrinologist who served as professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics from...
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In Memoriam: John M. Clark, Jr., biochemistry department pioneer, 1932-2022
Professor John M. Clark, Jr., one of the earliest members of what later became the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2022, in Estero, Fla. He was 89 years old.
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In memoriam: Professor Eric Jakobsson a ‘Renaissance man’ who cared about community
Longtime Urbana resident Eric Jakobsson is being remembered as a devoted husband and father, a brilliant scientist and mentor, a political bridge-builder and all-around nice guy.
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In Memoriam: Albert Feng, professor and former head of molecular and integrative physiology
Albert Feng, a passionate and beloved scholar who studied the neural basis of sound communication, has passed away.