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Haig Kazazian Jr.
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Genetic medicine pioneer Haig Kazazian dies at 84
Published Feb 2, 2022
His seminal work includes introducing prenatal diagnosis of hemoglobin disorders and finding the first example of disease-causing mutations resulting from "jumping genes"
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Astronomer Paul Feldman, a pioneer of comet science, dies at 82
Published Jan 31, 2022
He led the development of the field of comet UV spectroscopy and is remembered for his leadership, wit, and wisdom
In memoriam
Published Winter 2021
/ Johns Hopkins Magazine
Ludwig Brand
In memoriam
Ludwig Brand, beloved biology faculty member, dies at 90
Published Jan 20, 2022
Longtime professor and pioneering scientist in the Krieger School remembered for his kindness and generosity
Maurice Bessman
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Maurice Bessman, longtime biology faculty member, dies at 93
Published Nov 18, 2021
The renowned biochemical enzymologist and Blue Jays lacrosse fan was admired as a scholar and a mentor
L. Mario Amzel
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L. Mario Amzel, scientist who captured images of tiny biological structures, dies
Published Sept 2, 2021
His early work to crystallize and determine the structure of an antibody was of seminal importance in immunology
Bishop Douglas Miles at Koinonia Baptist Church in February 2017.
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Bishop Douglas Miles, alumnus and key community partner, dies at 72
Published Aug 5, 2021
The founder of BUILD and Koinonia Baptist Church, Miles is remembered for his unwavering commitment to his hometown
Stained glass image of university seal
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Longtime Hopkins chemist Alex Nickon dies at 93
Published May 26, 2021
He spent 39 years in the Department of Chemistry before retiring as professor emeritus in 1994
Jan Vandenberg
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Computer scientist Jan Vandenberg dies at 48
Published May 24, 2021
He helped propel citizen science forward with his astronomy projects and collaborations / The Baltimore Sun
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Longtime dining services staff member Montoya Jackson dies
Published May 11, 2021
She worked in Homewood dining halls for more than three decades, including most recently the CharMar deli, and is remembered for her perpetual cheer and charm