Philip Siekevitz: Bridging Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Overview

Journal J Cell Biol

Specialty Cell Biology

Date 2010 Mar 31

PMID 20351067

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David D Sabatini

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Abstract

Philip Siekevitz, an Emeritus Professor at the Rockefeller University who made pioneering contributions to the development of modern cell biology, passed away on December 5th, 2009. He was a creative and enthusiastic scientist, as well as a great experimentalist who throughout his lifetime transmitted the joy of practicing science and the happiness that comes with the acquisition of new knowledge. He was a man of great integrity, with a thoroughly engaging personality and a humility not often found in people of his talent.

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