In Memoriam: Harold O. Conn, M.D.

Harold O. Peterson, MD: a life in neuroradiology.

Harold 0. Peterson, pioneer neuroradiologist, "masterful myelographer," chairman of the Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota , and one of the 14 founding members of the American Society of Neuroradiology, died of metastatic carcinoma on July 22, 1992. In his passing, radiology and neuroradiology lost a guiding light who profoundly influenced the nature and growth of our specia...

In Memoriam Mila Rainof, MD

Since 1839, Yale medical students have been writing theses as part of their professional training. It is an introduction to the practice of original research, a demanding and sometimes exhausting pursuit. The thesis project promotes a tenacity well suited for the practice of medicine. The thesis advisor has a challenging role as well — one that can only be filled by an individual whose dedicati...

In Memoriam, P. Michael Conn, PhD (1949–2016)

With the sudden passing of P. Michael Conn, the Endocrine Society lost one of the hardestworking scientists we have known. Michael was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, received his BS from the University of Michigan, his MS from North Carolina State University, and his PhD from Baylor College of Medicine (working in Bert O’Malley’s laboratory). Following a postdoctoral fellowship in the Dufau-Ca...

In memoriam: Joep Lange MD, PhD

Professor Joep Lange lived a life of profound consequence. One of the true leaders in our field, his life and work played fundamental roles in shaping and directing the global response to HIV/AIDS by any measure one of the great human, medical and public health movements of our time. Joep was a past president of the International AIDS Society. His killing, with his beloved partner and muse Jacq...

In memoriam: Stephen F. Lowry, MD, MBA.