Professor Obaid Siddiqi passes away
Obaid Siddiqi FRS, National Research Professor at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) passed away on 26 July 2013. He is survived by his wife Asiya, sons Imran and Kalim, and daughters Yumna and Diba.
Obaid Siddiqi was born in 1932 in Uttar Pradesh and received his early education at Aligarh Muslim University. He obtained his Phd from the University of Glasgow, working on microbial genetics with Guido Pontecorvo. He carried out post-doctoral research with Alan Garen at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and University of Pennsylvania. This work led to the discovery of stop codons in the genetic code and the mechanism of chain termination during protein synthesis.
In 1962, at the invitation of Homi Bhabha, he set up the Molecular Biology Unit at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. The formation of this unit is widely regarded as a transformational event in the landscape of modern biology research in India. Thirty years later, he would become the founding director of the TIFR National Center for Biological Sciences in Bangalore.
In the early seventies, Siddiqi began to study the genetic basis of behaviour using Drosophila as a model. Working with Seymour Benzer at Caltech he discovered a set of temperature sensitive paralytic mutants that exhibited defects in the electrical activity of nerves and muscles. This discovery led to a deeper understanding of the mechanistic basis of neuronal function and heralded the dawn of the field of Behavioral Genetics.
In the nineteen eighties, Siddiqi and his students at TIFR, Mumbai carried out pioneering work on the genetic basis of taste and smell in Drosophila. These discoveries paved the way for the modern understanding of how senses such as taste and smell are detected and encoded in the brain. He was active in this area of research till the end of his life, maintaining an active laboratory as an Emeritus Professor at NCBS.
Obaid Siddiqi's contributions have been widely recognized both nationally and internationally. He was an elected member of the Royal Society, London (FRS), the US National Academy of Sciences, The World Academy of Sciences, Trieste, the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore (President 1986-89), National Academy of Sciences (India), Allahabad, and Maharashtra Academy of Sciences.
He has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Bhatnagar Prize, INSA Golden Jubilee Medal, Birla Samarak Kosh National Award, Goyal Foundation Prize, Aryabhatta Medal by INSA, Bhasin Foundation Prize, Science Congress Plaque of Honours, BC Roy Award for Biomedical Research and Firodia Award for Basic Sciences.
Obaid Siddiqi has held visiting professorships at Yale University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the California Institute of Technology and Cambridge University. He was twice Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Scholar at Caltech and was a life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge. Aligarh Muslim University, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Hamdard, Kalyani University, IIT Bombay, Jamia Millia Islamia and Central University of Hyderabad have conferred upon him the honorary degree of D.Sc.
In the words of K VijayRaghavan, former director of NCBS: "There are a daring few who define new intellectual quests, and whose courage and leadership create a culture...today, we celebrate Obaid Siddiqi whose foresight, determination and quiet courage has transformed research in molecular biology in India at least twice and whose scientific successes span many fields of biology. While establishing institutional excellence and instilling an iconoclastic culture of independence and freethinking, these pioneering efforts have led to wide appreciation, both of the beauty and value of Obaid's science and of his leadership in institution building, as models to emulate."
According to Satyajit Mayor, current Director of NCBS: "Obaid Siddiqi was one of the finest biologists India has ever had. His contribution to the growth of Molecular Biology in India is unparalleled. Throughout his career, Obaid always set an example for doing science at its most creative. He pioneered efforts in establishing the field of Behavioral Genetics based on his own research on the genetics of olfactory sensation in Drosophila. At the same time in his gentle but persuasive style he motivated a legion of younger colleagues by doing excellent science himself whilst in India. In 1992 he established the National Centre for Biological Sciences as a Centre of TIFR, to achieve excellence and to nurture fundamental curiosity to explore new frontiers in biological research. The realization and embodiment of these core principles, through the growth of the Centre over twenty years, is yet again a testimony to the foresight of this visionary man. Establishing an institution that promotes enquiry at all scales of Biology is indeed a pioneering experiment in how research in biological sciences may be conducted in the modern era of molecular biology.
It is not a surprise that Obaid Siddiqi was also one of India most decorated scientists. We will miss our friend, philosopher and muse deeply, and hope to cherish his dreams and ambitions in the way we would know he would want us to- by building on the edifice he has left us, and doing even more creative science."
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Loss of a scientific era
Posted on 09:54:19 01 Aug, 2013
DR. J N SINGH Scientist NIPER, SAS Nagar Mohali
A great teacher,researcher passes away. A huge loss of neuroscience community a Huge loss for indian scientific community. Obaid has inspired a rich scientific world at NCBS with in a 7 days nin his lab; I hope I will always follow his footsteps in the same spirit. Dr. J N SIngh
DR. J N SINGH Scientist NIPER, SAS Nagar Mohali
A great teacher,researcher passes away. A huge loss of neuroscience community a Huge loss for indian scientific community. Obaid has inspired a rich scientific world at NCBS with in a 7 days nin his lab; I hope I will always follow his footsteps in the same spirit. Dr. J N SIngh
INNA-LILLAH-HI-WA-INNA-ILAIHIR-RAJIUN
Posted on 12:16:40 31 Jul, 2013
Md. Khairujjaman Mazumder, Deptt of Life Science & Bioinformatics Assam University, Silchar
May you be blessed in your after-life as you have been in this life. My your contribution to the Scientific world, and specifically to Molecular Biology, be remembered so long as the earth persists. Ameen.......
Md. Khairujjaman Mazumder, Deptt of Life Science & Bioinformatics Assam University, Silchar
May you be blessed in your after-life as you have been in this life. My your contribution to the Scientific world, and specifically to Molecular Biology, be remembered so long as the earth persists. Ameen.......
A great loss
Posted on 07:18:51 31 Jul, 2013
Venkatesan Sundaresan Professor, College of Biological Sciences University of California-Davis sundar@ucdavis.edu
Obaid Siddiqui was an extraordinary scientist and a great man, a towering figure in the Indian scientific landscape which he helped reshape, especially in the biological sciences. Brilliant, yet unassuming, gracious, artistic, decisive and straight forward, he led by example and inspired so many of my friends and colleagues. I had heard of him from Jim Watson when I was at Cold Spring Harbor, Jim mentioned Obaid as an exceptional scientist from the old phage group who had returned to India to try and make a difference. It was a great honour to get to know him through my periodic visits to India and through his son Imran. I remember well the last time I met Obaid, it was in November at NCBS, he looked a little frail but still as engaged and thoughtful as ever. He told me that he had more time to practice on his sarod now, and I expressed a wish to hear him play on my next visit. Alas, that wish will not come true, at least not in this world! This is a big loss to all of us who knew him, to India, and to the world. Rest in peace, Obaid, we will cherish your memory and your contributions which will live on for long after.
Venkatesan Sundaresan Professor, College of Biological Sciences University of California-Davis sundar@ucdavis.edu
Obaid Siddiqui was an extraordinary scientist and a great man, a towering figure in the Indian scientific landscape which he helped reshape, especially in the biological sciences. Brilliant, yet unassuming, gracious, artistic, decisive and straight forward, he led by example and inspired so many of my friends and colleagues. I had heard of him from Jim Watson when I was at Cold Spring Harbor, Jim mentioned Obaid as an exceptional scientist from the old phage group who had returned to India to try and make a difference. It was a great honour to get to know him through my periodic visits to India and through his son Imran. I remember well the last time I met Obaid, it was in November at NCBS, he looked a little frail but still as engaged and thoughtful as ever. He told me that he had more time to practice on his sarod now, and I expressed a wish to hear him play on my next visit. Alas, that wish will not come true, at least not in this world! This is a big loss to all of us who knew him, to India, and to the world. Rest in peace, Obaid, we will cherish your memory and your contributions which will live on for long after.
A great loss to the country
Posted on 12:16:02 31 Jul, 2013
P.K.Seth, prahladseth@gmail.com
It is shocking to learn that great molecular biologist of the country Prof. Obaid Siddiqui is no more. In him we have lost a mentor, an institute builder and pioneer researcher. I recall his excellent lecture " Olfaction in Drosophila" delivered as the Chief Guest of the IX Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences at Lucknow, March 16-18, 1990 at Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC). We all are going to miss him but his research contributions and institutions he built will always inspire us to work. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family
P.K.Seth, prahladseth@gmail.com
It is shocking to learn that great molecular biologist of the country Prof. Obaid Siddiqui is no more. In him we have lost a mentor, an institute builder and pioneer researcher. I recall his excellent lecture " Olfaction in Drosophila" delivered as the Chief Guest of the IX Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Neurosciences at Lucknow, March 16-18, 1990 at Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC). We all are going to miss him but his research contributions and institutions he built will always inspire us to work. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family
A Personal Tribute To Prof. Obaid Siddiqi
Posted on 11:09:09 30 Jul, 2013
Sukant Khurana, Ph.D. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory www.brainnart.com
Here is the link to my personal tribute to OS, my first science mentor: http://www.countercurrents.org/khurana300713.htm It is very rare that individuals are institutions in themselves. Such individuals are genuine visionaries who start a wave, who create a school of thought and like a banyan tree keep extending inspiring branches through offshoots much beyond when they are gone. The late Obaid Siddiqi, who many rightly consider the father of modern Indian biology and the last of the giants of the South Asian science scene, was one such rare individual..................
Sukant Khurana, Ph.D. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory www.brainnart.com
Here is the link to my personal tribute to OS, my first science mentor: http://www.countercurrents.org/khurana300713.htm It is very rare that individuals are institutions in themselves. Such individuals are genuine visionaries who start a wave, who create a school of thought and like a banyan tree keep extending inspiring branches through offshoots much beyond when they are gone. The late Obaid Siddiqi, who many rightly consider the father of modern Indian biology and the last of the giants of the South Asian science scene, was one such rare individual..................
Condolences
Posted on 08:21:25 30 Jul, 2013
Leila Fernandez, Toronto, Canada
I am saddened at the passing away of Prof. Obaid Siddiqi. I spent many memorable years with him at TIFR during the seventies. He was a true 'Renaissance Man'. My condolences to Asiya and the family. May his soul rest in peace.
Leila Fernandez, Toronto, Canada
I am saddened at the passing away of Prof. Obaid Siddiqi. I spent many memorable years with him at TIFR during the seventies. He was a true 'Renaissance Man'. My condolences to Asiya and the family. May his soul rest in peace.
A Great Man is lost to us
Posted on 09:52:40 29 Jul, 2013
Avinash Bala 228 Huestis Hall, University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1254 USA avinash@uoregon.edu +1(541)206-2823
As so many have said, Obaid Siddiqi was a pioneer, a visionary, and one of the giant figures in Indian Science. He was a Scientist, an excellent teacher, and a compassionate man. I owe him so much, and his passing is a great loss to all who were lucky enough to have worked with him, or learned from him. I will cherish the years spent with him, listening to the talks that so often lasted many hours but still held our attention and interest, and letting his vast stores of knowledge and perspective seep into me. He was the most influential figure in my life, supported me through a very rough few years, and above all, helped me see the elegance of the scientific method that I now proselytize. I join his children, family, friends and colleagues in mourning his loss, and at the same time, feel extraordinarily thankful for having had the opportunity to know him and to be his student. His legacy as a scientist will live on in all his students, their children and their own students. It certainly does in me and mine, down to the words I choose, and the work I do each day.
Avinash Bala 228 Huestis Hall, University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1254 USA avinash@uoregon.edu +1(541)206-2823
As so many have said, Obaid Siddiqi was a pioneer, a visionary, and one of the giant figures in Indian Science. He was a Scientist, an excellent teacher, and a compassionate man. I owe him so much, and his passing is a great loss to all who were lucky enough to have worked with him, or learned from him. I will cherish the years spent with him, listening to the talks that so often lasted many hours but still held our attention and interest, and letting his vast stores of knowledge and perspective seep into me. He was the most influential figure in my life, supported me through a very rough few years, and above all, helped me see the elegance of the scientific method that I now proselytize. I join his children, family, friends and colleagues in mourning his loss, and at the same time, feel extraordinarily thankful for having had the opportunity to know him and to be his student. His legacy as a scientist will live on in all his students, their children and their own students. It certainly does in me and mine, down to the words I choose, and the work I do each day.
Obaid Siddiqi
Posted on 09:48:48 29 Jul, 2013
Dr Basavaraj Kalmath
Really this is a shocking news. He is noted biologist in India. I was with him for one year and It is an honar to me. It is great loss to the science in India. Really disappointed and sad
Dr Basavaraj Kalmath
Really this is a shocking news. He is noted biologist in India. I was with him for one year and It is an honar to me. It is great loss to the science in India. Really disappointed and sad
Condolences
Posted on 12:00:21 29 Jul, 2013
Joystu Dutta Forest Research Institute Dehradun Currently: Reliance Foundation Mumbai
Professor Siddiqi will be ever remembered for his towering personality, lively conversations and great contributions, specifically to the world of Biology. He has transformed the scientific genre, he belongs to helping it to achieve zenith. His perfectionism at work will inspire the entire scientific fraternity for generations to come............may his soul rest in peace.......
Joystu Dutta Forest Research Institute Dehradun Currently: Reliance Foundation Mumbai
Professor Siddiqi will be ever remembered for his towering personality, lively conversations and great contributions, specifically to the world of Biology. He has transformed the scientific genre, he belongs to helping it to achieve zenith. His perfectionism at work will inspire the entire scientific fraternity for generations to come............may his soul rest in peace.......
Tribute to Obaid
Posted on 02:06:40 28 Jul, 2013
Dr. Subrata Ganguly, (0)9007744387 vvbusy@yahoo.com
My heartfelt Condolences to the family and the colleagues. Like many, I was the one who made a comeback into academic life with his patronage, after a long break. Subrata.
Dr. Subrata Ganguly, (0)9007744387 vvbusy@yahoo.com
My heartfelt Condolences to the family and the colleagues. Like many, I was the one who made a comeback into academic life with his patronage, after a long break. Subrata.
my Guru Prof. Obaid Siddiqi.
Posted on 12:57:13 28 Jul, 2013
Neeraj Soni, University of Copenhagen.
NAMO NAMA SRI GURU PADUKHABYAM, which means, salutations and salutations to the sandals of my Guru Prof. Obaid Siddiqi. I remember when I was his student, still smiling, a great scientist and above all a true human. I believe him as a symbol of greatest soul and working with him was an honor for me. I recall, every morning he would walk into the electrophysiology (EP) room with his great smile, standing tall and very confident even at the age of 80’s, I was amazed by his tremendous energy. He demonstrated and introduced me to every equipment in the EP room while we both sat on ground. While he made figures and equations on a paper or any surface, I could see in his smile, the joy of doing science and teaching. It was truly a very touching moment for me. He taught me how to face challenges and the deep pleasure of doing science. I am really very fortunate to have him in my life and I regret that there will be no such satisfying moment in life my again..:(
Neeraj Soni, University of Copenhagen.
NAMO NAMA SRI GURU PADUKHABYAM, which means, salutations and salutations to the sandals of my Guru Prof. Obaid Siddiqi. I remember when I was his student, still smiling, a great scientist and above all a true human. I believe him as a symbol of greatest soul and working with him was an honor for me. I recall, every morning he would walk into the electrophysiology (EP) room with his great smile, standing tall and very confident even at the age of 80’s, I was amazed by his tremendous energy. He demonstrated and introduced me to every equipment in the EP room while we both sat on ground. While he made figures and equations on a paper or any surface, I could see in his smile, the joy of doing science and teaching. It was truly a very touching moment for me. He taught me how to face challenges and the deep pleasure of doing science. I am really very fortunate to have him in my life and I regret that there will be no such satisfying moment in life my again..:(
TIFR and Obaid a turning point in my career
Posted on 10:19:09 28 Jul, 2013
Surekha Zingde, ACTREC Navi Mumbai
My thoughts go back to July of 1977 when I returned to Mumbai after completing my PhD at Boston University. While at Boston I had written to him inquiring about the possibility of an opening in the Molecular Biology Unit at TIFR. I was informed “come by and we will see”. So I did. I came back to Mumbai with no official commitments in my hands regarding a placement. I called Dr Siddiqi from Churchgate station and mentioned that I was in Mumbai and could I stop by. He called me over and before the day was done I was a Fellow at TIFR. These events will always remain etched in my memory. TIFR has been an experience where I learnt the fun of science under the quiet but firm and warm leadership of Obaid. After a two year stay at TIFR I moved on to Cancer Research Inst/ACTREC and was there till I superannuated this March. My years at TIFR with Obaid will always remain with me as a turning point in my life and career. His warm smile when I wished him Happy Birthday (80y) in Jan 12 will remain in my mind for years to come. May his soul rest in peace. My thoughts are with Asiya and his family in these times. Surekha Zingde, Navi Mumbai, surekha.zingde@gmail.com
Surekha Zingde, ACTREC Navi Mumbai
My thoughts go back to July of 1977 when I returned to Mumbai after completing my PhD at Boston University. While at Boston I had written to him inquiring about the possibility of an opening in the Molecular Biology Unit at TIFR. I was informed “come by and we will see”. So I did. I came back to Mumbai with no official commitments in my hands regarding a placement. I called Dr Siddiqi from Churchgate station and mentioned that I was in Mumbai and could I stop by. He called me over and before the day was done I was a Fellow at TIFR. These events will always remain etched in my memory. TIFR has been an experience where I learnt the fun of science under the quiet but firm and warm leadership of Obaid. After a two year stay at TIFR I moved on to Cancer Research Inst/ACTREC and was there till I superannuated this March. My years at TIFR with Obaid will always remain with me as a turning point in my life and career. His warm smile when I wished him Happy Birthday (80y) in Jan 12 will remain in my mind for years to come. May his soul rest in peace. My thoughts are with Asiya and his family in these times. Surekha Zingde, Navi Mumbai, surekha.zingde@gmail.com
Condolences for Obaid
Posted on 10:11:41 28 Jul, 2013
Spenta R. Wadia Centre Director International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR) IISc Campus, Bangalore 560012 India and Department of Theoretical Physics, TIFR, Mumbai 400005 India
Dear Vijay and Jitu The passing away of Obaid Siddiqi is a great loss to his family, his close colleagues, to NCBS and TIFR, and to Indian and International Science. My sincerest condolences to you both and to the NCBS family. I first met Obaid at St Xavier's College in 1967 when he came with Franklin Stahl for a lecture in the college during a meeting at TIFR on ` Microbial Genetics in Molecular Biology'. I still remember his informal inviting style and the glint of fascination in his eye. I was most fascinated by molecular biology and still am. After that I visited TIFR biology for many discussions with the biologists about the physics biology interface. After joining TIFR he was my friend and philosopher. During the early stages of the founding of ICTS, he sat with me and Avinash Dhar telling us about the history of the founding of the NCBS. These conversations were very important and inspiring for us as was the fact that an institution like NCBS existed and is possible in India! ICTS is indebted to Obaid. I am writing this because this is a lesser known fact. Obaid came over to ICTS for half a day during the visit of Sydney Brenner last year. He was very very happy that Sydney was able to visit and discuss and meet with young scientists at NCBS and ICTS. Obaid will be missed by so many but his legacy lives on. He was also one of those who truly carried further the legacy of Homi Bhabha. I have a sense of personal satisfaction that there is considerable footage of Obaid speaking about the beginnings of biology at TIFR in TIFR's film on Homi Bhabha. Spenta
Spenta R. Wadia Centre Director International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR) IISc Campus, Bangalore 560012 India and Department of Theoretical Physics, TIFR, Mumbai 400005 India
Dear Vijay and Jitu The passing away of Obaid Siddiqi is a great loss to his family, his close colleagues, to NCBS and TIFR, and to Indian and International Science. My sincerest condolences to you both and to the NCBS family. I first met Obaid at St Xavier's College in 1967 when he came with Franklin Stahl for a lecture in the college during a meeting at TIFR on ` Microbial Genetics in Molecular Biology'. I still remember his informal inviting style and the glint of fascination in his eye. I was most fascinated by molecular biology and still am. After that I visited TIFR biology for many discussions with the biologists about the physics biology interface. After joining TIFR he was my friend and philosopher. During the early stages of the founding of ICTS, he sat with me and Avinash Dhar telling us about the history of the founding of the NCBS. These conversations were very important and inspiring for us as was the fact that an institution like NCBS existed and is possible in India! ICTS is indebted to Obaid. I am writing this because this is a lesser known fact. Obaid came over to ICTS for half a day during the visit of Sydney Brenner last year. He was very very happy that Sydney was able to visit and discuss and meet with young scientists at NCBS and ICTS. Obaid will be missed by so many but his legacy lives on. He was also one of those who truly carried further the legacy of Homi Bhabha. I have a sense of personal satisfaction that there is considerable footage of Obaid speaking about the beginnings of biology at TIFR in TIFR's film on Homi Bhabha. Spenta
Condolences for Obaid
Posted on 10:07:43 28 Jul, 2013
Dipankar Chatterjee
I am extremely saddened at the personal level as I always admired him from a distance. He remained one individual among fellow scientists by his work and philosophy and signal acheivements.
Dipankar Chatterjee
I am extremely saddened at the personal level as I always admired him from a distance. He remained one individual among fellow scientists by his work and philosophy and signal acheivements.
Condolences from Ullas Karanth
Posted on 10:24:00 27 Jul, 2013
I am writing to express the deep sadness that all of us in the WCS India team feel at the death of Prof. Obaid Siddiqui. His loss is irreplaceable not just because he was a great biologist and a mentor, but also because of the incredible warmth and old world courtesy that radiated from him. Kindly share our sincere condolences with all colleagues at NCBS as well as Prof. Siddiqui's family. He not only a played a vital role in the formation of NCBS as is well known, when Anindhya and I were trying to find a host for our proposed MSc wildlife program he encouraged us enormously right from the beginning. On a personal note, many years before NCBS was established in Bangalore, my wife Prathibha had met him in TIFR in Mumbai with her then collaborator computational scientist late Prof. R. Narasimha. I distinctly recall her telling me what an impressive person he was... With Regards, Ullas
I am writing to express the deep sadness that all of us in the WCS India team feel at the death of Prof. Obaid Siddiqui. His loss is irreplaceable not just because he was a great biologist and a mentor, but also because of the incredible warmth and old world courtesy that radiated from him. Kindly share our sincere condolences with all colleagues at NCBS as well as Prof. Siddiqui's family. He not only a played a vital role in the formation of NCBS as is well known, when Anindhya and I were trying to find a host for our proposed MSc wildlife program he encouraged us enormously right from the beginning. On a personal note, many years before NCBS was established in Bangalore, my wife Prathibha had met him in TIFR in Mumbai with her then collaborator computational scientist late Prof. R. Narasimha. I distinctly recall her telling me what an impressive person he was... With Regards, Ullas
My condolences to all who knew Prof. O. Siddiqi
Posted on 06:39:46 27 Jul, 2013
A soft spoken gentleman scientist with a keen analytical acumen and an infectious enthusiasm for research is how I knew him. I pray that lord almighty gives his family, friends, colleagues, students strength to tide over this loss. Heartfelt Condolences to all. Guru
A soft spoken gentleman scientist with a keen analytical acumen and an infectious enthusiasm for research is how I knew him. I pray that lord almighty gives his family, friends, colleagues, students strength to tide over this loss. Heartfelt Condolences to all. Guru
You will be never be forgotten prof. Siddiqui
Posted on 02:12:52 27 Jul, 2013
Its really a very sad day. I had the opportunity to meet him twice and hear his lectures a number of times. He has been a great source of inspiration and a great teacher. Its a sort of personal loss to me. May he rest in peace and continue to bless us all and guide us to build a better future.
Its really a very sad day. I had the opportunity to meet him twice and hear his lectures a number of times. He has been a great source of inspiration and a great teacher. Its a sort of personal loss to me. May he rest in peace and continue to bless us all and guide us to build a better future.
RIP, Dr. Siddiqi!
Posted on 11:55:44 27 Jul, 2013
A scientific legend that I never had the opportunity to meet! :( RIP, Dr. Siddiqi...
A scientific legend that I never had the opportunity to meet! :( RIP, Dr. Siddiqi...
Long Live Obaid
Posted on 11:33:07 27 Jul, 2013
Obaid used to tell us, half tauntingly; "What you have in your colleges, we do not have at the TIFR.... this large number of hands of minds of undergraduate students." Looks like, some of us took this comment literally! So, years after, when we were to start the Collaborative Undergraduate Biology Education (CUBE), we chose to name the Start-up Award for undergraduate colleges engaged in collaborative research, as Obaid Siddiqi CUB Research Start-up Award/Grant. While giving his consent on 25th July, exactly an year ago, he mailed us thus: "Dear Arunan, Your project is an interesting one. By all means use my name if that helps. If you discover really enthusiastic students, I could offer one of your prize winners a short stay in my lab to do some experiments on behaviour. Would that be of use? Best wishes, Yours, Obaid" For us, Obaid is among those undergraduate students and teachers, today. Long live Obaid! Arunan
Obaid used to tell us, half tauntingly; "What you have in your colleges, we do not have at the TIFR.... this large number of hands of minds of undergraduate students." Looks like, some of us took this comment literally! So, years after, when we were to start the Collaborative Undergraduate Biology Education (CUBE), we chose to name the Start-up Award for undergraduate colleges engaged in collaborative research, as Obaid Siddiqi CUB Research Start-up Award/Grant. While giving his consent on 25th July, exactly an year ago, he mailed us thus: "Dear Arunan, Your project is an interesting one. By all means use my name if that helps. If you discover really enthusiastic students, I could offer one of your prize winners a short stay in my lab to do some experiments on behaviour. Would that be of use? Best wishes, Yours, Obaid" For us, Obaid is among those undergraduate students and teachers, today. Long live Obaid! Arunan
Long Live Obaid
Posted on 11:27:50 27 Jul, 2013
Obaid used to tell us, half tauntingly; "What you have in your colleges, we do not have at the TIFR.... this large number of hands of minds of undergraduate students." Looks like, some of us took this comment literally So, years after, when we were to start the Collaborative Undergraduate Biology Education (CUBE), we chose to name the Start-up Award for undergraduate colleges engaged in collaborative research, as Obaid Siddiqi CUB Research Start-up Award/Grant. While giving his consent on 25th July, exactly an year ago, he mailed us thus: "Dear Arunan, Your project is an interesting one. By all means use my name if that helps. If you discover really enthusiastic students, I could offer one of your prize winners a short stay in my lab to do some experiments on behaviour. Would that be of use? Best wishes, Yours, Obaid" For us, Obaid is among those undergraduate students and teachers, today. Long live Obaid!
Obaid used to tell us, half tauntingly; "What you have in your colleges, we do not have at the TIFR.... this large number of hands of minds of undergraduate students." Looks like, some of us took this comment literally So, years after, when we were to start the Collaborative Undergraduate Biology Education (CUBE), we chose to name the Start-up Award for undergraduate colleges engaged in collaborative research, as Obaid Siddiqi CUB Research Start-up Award/Grant. While giving his consent on 25th July, exactly an year ago, he mailed us thus: "Dear Arunan, Your project is an interesting one. By all means use my name if that helps. If you discover really enthusiastic students, I could offer one of your prize winners a short stay in my lab to do some experiments on behaviour. Would that be of use? Best wishes, Yours, Obaid" For us, Obaid is among those undergraduate students and teachers, today. Long live Obaid!
Our condolences
Posted on 11:00:31 27 Jul, 2013
K. ULLAS KARANTH, PH.D., F.A.Sc. Director for Science-Asia Wildlife Conservation Society & Director, Centre for Wildlife Studies
K. ULLAS KARANTH, PH.D., F.A.Sc. Director for Science-Asia Wildlife Conservation Society & Director, Centre for Wildlife Studies
I am writing to express the deep sadness that all of us in the WCS India team feel at the death of Prof. Obaid Siddiqui. His loss is irreplaceable not just because he was a great biologist and a mentor, but also because of the incredible warmth and old world courtesy that radiated from him. Kindly share our sincere condolences with all colleagues at NCBS as well as Prof. Siddiqui's family. He not only a played a vital role in the formation of NCBS as is well known, when Anindhya and I were trying to find a host for our proposed MSc wildlife program he encouraged us enormously right from the beginning. On a personal note, many years before NCBS was established in Bangalore, my wife Prathibha had met him in TIFR in Mumbai with her then collaborator computational scientist late Prof. R. Narasimha. I distinctly recall her telling me what an impressive person he was...
Condolences to Prof Obaid Siddiqi's family, students and colleagues
Posted on 10:28:38 27 Jul, 2013
Known about Prof Obaid Siddiqi from college days and his contributions to molecular biology in India and experienced the unique scientific culture at TIFR and NCBS. Heartfelt condolences to his family, students and colleagues - Raja Mugasimangalam, Genotypic, Bangalore
Known about Prof Obaid Siddiqi from college days and his contributions to molecular biology in India and experienced the unique scientific culture at TIFR and NCBS. Heartfelt condolences to his family, students and colleagues - Raja Mugasimangalam, Genotypic, Bangalore
Condolences
Posted on 09:44:10 27 Jul, 2013
Truly shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of Prof. Obaid Siddiqi. I remember him from the late seventies when I attended a summer camp as a National Science Talent scholar in IIT Mumbai and he came to speak to us with his very first Ph.D student the late Veronica Rodrigues. I have had occasion to meet and speak to him at the Goa conference on neurosciences in 1988 and later at NCBS. His gentleness is what struck me the most. I also know that he was a very open minded scientist who had friends like Prof. Evelyn Fox Keller whom he had invited to India at some point. I have also heard that he was an accomplished sarod player. It is an end of an era for India's neuroscience. He leaves behind a rich legacy both in the discoveries he has made and also that he has helped others make. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. Asha Gopinathan
Truly shocked and saddened by the untimely passing of Prof. Obaid Siddiqi. I remember him from the late seventies when I attended a summer camp as a National Science Talent scholar in IIT Mumbai and he came to speak to us with his very first Ph.D student the late Veronica Rodrigues. I have had occasion to meet and speak to him at the Goa conference on neurosciences in 1988 and later at NCBS. His gentleness is what struck me the most. I also know that he was a very open minded scientist who had friends like Prof. Evelyn Fox Keller whom he had invited to India at some point. I have also heard that he was an accomplished sarod player. It is an end of an era for India's neuroscience. He leaves behind a rich legacy both in the discoveries he has made and also that he has helped others make. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. Asha Gopinathan
A GREAT LOSS TO THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
Posted on 09:12:55 27 Jul, 2013
I convey my deep condolences to the family of a great and renowned molecular biologist of our country, Dr. Obaidi siddiqui. I feel very sorry for what has happened. To say the truth i met him only thrice this month and i learnt that he was a man filled with challenges and motivations which made me very enthusiastic of learning his work by joining his team but i was very unfortunate. We are definitely loosing a precious gem of science here. So I pray to God to comfort all his family members and that his soul will rest in peace....MONICA
I convey my deep condolences to the family of a great and renowned molecular biologist of our country, Dr. Obaidi siddiqui. I feel very sorry for what has happened. To say the truth i met him only thrice this month and i learnt that he was a man filled with challenges and motivations which made me very enthusiastic of learning his work by joining his team but i was very unfortunate. We are definitely loosing a precious gem of science here. So I pray to God to comfort all his family members and that his soul will rest in peace....MONICA
A GREAT LOSS TO THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
Posted on 09:12:22 27 Jul, 2013
I convey my deep condolences to the family of a great and renowned molecular biologist of our country, Dr. Obaidi siddiqui. I feel very sorry for what has happened. To say the truth i met him only thrice this month and i learnt that he was a man filled with challenges and motivations which made me very enthusiastic of learning his work by joining his team but i was very unfortunate. We are definitely loosing a precious gem of science here. So I pray to God to comfort all his family members and that his soul will rest in peace....MONICA
I convey my deep condolences to the family of a great and renowned molecular biologist of our country, Dr. Obaidi siddiqui. I feel very sorry for what has happened. To say the truth i met him only thrice this month and i learnt that he was a man filled with challenges and motivations which made me very enthusiastic of learning his work by joining his team but i was very unfortunate. We are definitely loosing a precious gem of science here. So I pray to God to comfort all his family members and that his soul will rest in peace....MONICA
Huge loss to scientific community
Posted on 08:18:48 27 Jul, 2013
Although I never had an opportunity to interact with Prof Obaid Siddiqui, I am well aware with his name from my BSc/MSc times at Aligarh Muslim University. He was one of few people who introduced India to molecular biology. He made seminal contribution in the area of neurobiology (of Drosophila). His sad demise is huge loss to scientific community both at India as well as international level. He will always be remembered for his outstanding scientific contribution. May his soul rest in peace, Amen! By- Rajeev Varshney, ICRISAT, Hyderabad
Although I never had an opportunity to interact with Prof Obaid Siddiqui, I am well aware with his name from my BSc/MSc times at Aligarh Muslim University. He was one of few people who introduced India to molecular biology. He made seminal contribution in the area of neurobiology (of Drosophila). His sad demise is huge loss to scientific community both at India as well as international level. He will always be remembered for his outstanding scientific contribution. May his soul rest in peace, Amen! By- Rajeev Varshney, ICRISAT, Hyderabad
END OF AN ERA
Posted on 07:19:17 27 Jul, 2013
Huge loss for scientific community. Obaid has inspired a rich scientific culture at NCBS; I hope we can follow his footsteps in the same spirit. RIP sir. -Dhanya
Huge loss for scientific community. Obaid has inspired a rich scientific culture at NCBS; I hope we can follow his footsteps in the same spirit. RIP sir. -Dhanya
Obaid Siddiqi, a great man
Posted on 05:31:47 27 Jul, 2013
It was my honor to have worked with Obaid as a young technician many years ago in California, and he was one of my most important teachers ever, both as a scientist and a human being. I will miss him very much. --John Reinitz
It was my honor to have worked with Obaid as a young technician many years ago in California, and he was one of my most important teachers ever, both as a scientist and a human being. I will miss him very much. --John Reinitz
ALLAH BLESS YOU
Posted on 04:34:51 27 Jul, 2013
May ALLAH bless you heaven.Ameen. You were not only an intellectual scientist but also very pleasant personality that attracted everybody.
May ALLAH bless you heaven.Ameen. You were not only an intellectual scientist but also very pleasant personality that attracted everybody.
Guruji
Posted on 03:34:04 27 Jul, 2013
He was fondly known as Guruji in TIFR. He has inspired many young minds in India. At TIFR and NCBS he created a unique intellectual atmosphere that promotes creativity of young scientists. He was a great intellectual. This a big loss to scientific community in India and elsewhere.
He was fondly known as Guruji in TIFR. He has inspired many young minds in India. At TIFR and NCBS he created a unique intellectual atmosphere that promotes creativity of young scientists. He was a great intellectual. This a big loss to scientific community in India and elsewhere.
End of the Obaid era
Posted on 02:51:20 27 Jul, 2013
Had the great good fortune of meeting him and having lunch with him in 2010...I can never forget that encounter... He touched me deeply with his passion, compassion and modesty... a sweet, striking personality who influenced my views on science. A totally uncelebrated true giant of science... my heartfelt condolences to his family Ramkumar Hariharan
Had the great good fortune of meeting him and having lunch with him in 2010...I can never forget that encounter... He touched me deeply with his passion, compassion and modesty... a sweet, striking personality who influenced my views on science. A totally uncelebrated true giant of science... my heartfelt condolences to his family Ramkumar Hariharan
shocked!
Posted on 02:09:12 27 Jul, 2013
he was gem of a person... and he supported me when I had no fellowships even. i met him just once.. and his image will never fade away.. an enthusiastic scientist who always promoted good science. RIP Sir
he was gem of a person... and he supported me when I had no fellowships even. i met him just once.. and his image will never fade away.. an enthusiastic scientist who always promoted good science. RIP Sir
Rest in Peace
Posted on 01:17:20 27 Jul, 2013
Shocked to hear this news!! Such a loss for the scientific community. May your soul rest in peace!
Shocked to hear this news!! Such a loss for the scientific community. May your soul rest in peace!
RIP
Posted on 12:35:52 27 Jul, 2013
May Almighty God gives the strength of his family to come out from this huge tragedy
May Almighty God gives the strength of his family to come out from this huge tragedy
Very unfortunate
Posted on 11:59:15 26 Jul, 2013
May his soul Rest in Peace... zaffer
May his soul Rest in Peace... zaffer
Very unfortunate
Posted on 11:58:46 26 Jul, 2013
May his soul Rest in Peace... zaffer
May his soul Rest in Peace... zaffer
I am gonna miss u
Posted on 11:50:11 26 Jul, 2013
:( I don't know what to say. I loved u for everything Sir. I admired u for ur determination and strength. I really prayed for u and how could u just go. I will miss u forever. Please always be there beside me as a light to guide me.
:( I don't know what to say. I loved u for everything Sir. I admired u for ur determination and strength. I really prayed for u and how could u just go. I will miss u forever. Please always be there beside me as a light to guide me.
I am gonna miss u
Posted on 11:47:41 26 Jul, 2013
:( I don't know what to say. I loved u for everything Sir. I admired u for ur determination and strength. I really prayed for u and how could u just go. I will miss u forever. Please always be there beside me as a light to guide me.
:( I don't know what to say. I loved u for everything Sir. I admired u for ur determination and strength. I really prayed for u and how could u just go. I will miss u forever. Please always be there beside me as a light to guide me.
Rest in Peace Sir
Posted on 11:31:42 26 Jul, 2013
That marks the end of an era in Indian science as well as Drosophila chemosensation. You will always be alive in our minds Sir. Anindya Ganguly
That marks the end of an era in Indian science as well as Drosophila chemosensation. You will always be alive in our minds Sir. Anindya Ganguly
respect
Posted on 11:17:14 26 Jul, 2013
Never met him but heard his stories... Respect him a lot.. His attitude and decisions in life speak a lot about him... A true gentleman and a great human being
Never met him but heard his stories... Respect him a lot.. His attitude and decisions in life speak a lot about him... A true gentleman and a great human being
respect and salute you sir..
Posted on 11:02:31 26 Jul, 2013
science will never forget your contribution about what you have done for us and for science
science will never forget your contribution about what you have done for us and for science
Lots of Salute to YOU SIR
Posted on 10:59:46 26 Jul, 2013
Sir OBAID SIDDIQI was our inspiration and HE will be remain as our inspiration for all coming days, even after crossing HIS 80 years HE came in the campus and walked around for the science, use steps other than lift, with this inspiration hope NCBS students will make HIS institution more bright in the world map, we salute YOU SIR................ Gopal Das(NCBS)
Sir OBAID SIDDIQI was our inspiration and HE will be remain as our inspiration for all coming days, even after crossing HIS 80 years HE came in the campus and walked around for the science, use steps other than lift, with this inspiration hope NCBS students will make HIS institution more bright in the world map, we salute YOU SIR................ Gopal Das(NCBS)
tribute
Posted on 10:11:16 26 Jul, 2013
SCIENCE will miss you sir.............
SCIENCE will miss you sir.............
Condolences
Posted on 09:34:40 26 Jul, 2013
A great man, a great scientist, an awesome teacher, a visionary and with all this, a great human being. We learnt so much from Prof. Obaid Siddiqui.
A great man, a great scientist, an awesome teacher, a visionary and with all this, a great human being. We learnt so much from Prof. Obaid Siddiqui.
A pioneer
Posted on 09:13:27 26 Jul, 2013
A pioneer of modern Biology research in India and an acclaimed teacher Obaid Siddiqui-jee leaves behind a legacy. An era comes to an end. Arindam Bose, HBCSE (TIFR), Bombay
A pioneer of modern Biology research in India and an acclaimed teacher Obaid Siddiqui-jee leaves behind a legacy. An era comes to an end. Arindam Bose, HBCSE (TIFR), Bombay
A pioneer
Posted on 09:12:57 26 Jul, 2013
A pioneer of modern Biology research in India and an acclaimed teacher Obaid Siddiqui-jee leaves behind a legacy. An era comes to an end. Arindam Bose, HBCSE (TIFR), Bombay
A pioneer of modern Biology research in India and an acclaimed teacher Obaid Siddiqui-jee leaves behind a legacy. An era comes to an end. Arindam Bose, HBCSE (TIFR), Bombay
May his soul rest in peace
Posted on 08:50:52 26 Jul, 2013
A great teacher,researcher passes away. A huge loss. On of the best examples of what scientific temperament means. May his soul rest in peace.
A great teacher,researcher passes away. A huge loss. On of the best examples of what scientific temperament means. May his soul rest in peace.
He will be missed
Posted on 08:46:09 26 Jul, 2013
This is truly the end of an important era in Indian Science. Obaid's conviction in his research and his steely determination were most admirable. But for him and people who were trained with him, many Indian students like me would have never discovered the joys of learning fly genetics and the importance of scientific endeavor in our lives and society. He leaves a legacy that is here to stay and grow. I will fondly remember many a conversations with him in the NCBS cafeteria. His humility and respect for others was something to aspire for. A true gentleman scientist of our times! I wish his family and friends courage and solace. His legacy will always be cherished.
This is truly the end of an important era in Indian Science. Obaid's conviction in his research and his steely determination were most admirable. But for him and people who were trained with him, many Indian students like me would have never discovered the joys of learning fly genetics and the importance of scientific endeavor in our lives and society. He leaves a legacy that is here to stay and grow. I will fondly remember many a conversations with him in the NCBS cafeteria. His humility and respect for others was something to aspire for. A true gentleman scientist of our times! I wish his family and friends courage and solace. His legacy will always be cherished.
Huge Loss
Posted on 08:12:57 26 Jul, 2013
I learnt a lot from Dr. Siddiqi. He was an amazing scientist and an equally amazing human being. I met him when I was fresh out of college with no research experience and he would very patiently explain electrophysiology to me. His depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for science were very inspiring. May his soul rest in peace.
I learnt a lot from Dr. Siddiqi. He was an amazing scientist and an equally amazing human being. I met him when I was fresh out of college with no research experience and he would very patiently explain electrophysiology to me. His depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for science were very inspiring. May his soul rest in peace.
Get Well Soon!!!
Posted on 02:47:01 26 Jul, 2013
It is a really shocking news. May Prof. Siddiqui get well soon. All sympathies and prayers for his recovery. Varnesh Tiku, Max Planck Institute, Cologne, Germany
It is a really shocking news. May Prof. Siddiqui get well soon. All sympathies and prayers for his recovery. Varnesh Tiku, Max Planck Institute, Cologne, Germany
Speedy recovery
Posted on 02:02:30 26 Jul, 2013
Wishing for you a speedy recovery Sir. With Warmest wishes. Deepti Trivedi
Wishing for you a speedy recovery Sir. With Warmest wishes. Deepti Trivedi
Sad to hear the news
Posted on 05:39:49 25 Jul, 2013
This is very sad news. My sincere sympathies to all the family. Johannes Manjrekar
This is very sad news. My sincere sympathies to all the family. Johannes Manjrekar
Sad to hear the news
Posted on 05:38:02 25 Jul, 2013
This is very sad news. My sincere sympathies to all the family
This is very sad news. My sincere sympathies to all the family
Get well soon Prof.Siddiqui
Posted on 03:54:17 25 Jul, 2013
Get well soon Prof.Siddiqui...May God shower His strength upon you to bounce back to your cheerful self again... Kavitha Sankaranarayanan Anna Univ, Chennai
Get well soon Prof.Siddiqui...May God shower His strength upon you to bounce back to your cheerful self again... Kavitha Sankaranarayanan Anna Univ, Chennai
Get well soon Dr Siddiqi
Posted on 01:38:52 25 Jul, 2013
Dear Dr Siddiqi, Unfortunate accident. We pray that you get through this difficult time quickly and are back with the big smile which we all look forward to. Dear Asiya, I pray with you for Dr Siddiqi's quick recovery. My thoughts are with you and the family Regards Surekha Zingde surekha.zingde@gmail.com Navi Mumbai
Dear Dr Siddiqi, Unfortunate accident. We pray that you get through this difficult time quickly and are back with the big smile which we all look forward to. Dear Asiya, I pray with you for Dr Siddiqi's quick recovery. My thoughts are with you and the family Regards Surekha Zingde surekha.zingde@gmail.com Navi Mumbai
Speedy recovery
Posted on 01:31:52 25 Jul, 2013
Feel very sad to hear the news. I wish Dr. Siddiqi speedy recovery Neelam
Feel very sad to hear the news. I wish Dr. Siddiqi speedy recovery Neelam
Get Well Soon Dr. Siddiqui Sir
Posted on 12:57:33 25 Jul, 2013
Dear Dr. Siddiqui, I hope you get well soon and resume your research. with best regards, Soma (Ganguly) Mukherjee, San Diego, CA.
Dear Dr. Siddiqui, I hope you get well soon and resume your research. with best regards, Soma (Ganguly) Mukherjee, San Diego, CA.
Prof. Siddiqi's Health condition
Posted on 04:35:38 25 Jul, 2013
Hi, Could you please let me know the updates of Prof. Obaid Siddiqi's health condition. We all are very anxious and worried. Sincerely Tuhin -- Tuhin Subhra Chakraborty Post Doctoral Fellow Jing Wang's Lab Section of Neurobiology Division of Biological Sciences, UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0368
Hi, Could you please let me know the updates of Prof. Obaid Siddiqi's health condition. We all are very anxious and worried. Sincerely Tuhin -- Tuhin Subhra Chakraborty Post Doctoral Fellow Jing Wang's Lab Section of Neurobiology Division of Biological Sciences, UCSD 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0368
Very unfortunate
Posted on 12:18:45 25 Jul, 2013
Wish you a speedy recovery.Very saddened to hear the news.May God give you strength to get well soon sir. Muzamil Majid
Wish you a speedy recovery.Very saddened to hear the news.May God give you strength to get well soon sir. Muzamil Majid
Get well soon Sir.
Posted on 11:16:01 24 Jul, 2013
We are all praying for you Sir. Wish you a speedy recovery. Srikanya Kundu, Stony Brook , New York.
We are all praying for you Sir. Wish you a speedy recovery. Srikanya Kundu, Stony Brook , New York.
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Posted on 08:35:19 24 Jul, 2013
Sir i pray that you recover soon and come back to ncbs standing tall again.
Sir i pray that you recover soon and come back to ncbs standing tall again.
Get well soon.
Posted on 08:31:37 24 Jul, 2013
Our prayers are with you and your family.Wish you a speedy recovery. Tafheem masoodi
Our prayers are with you and your family.Wish you a speedy recovery. Tafheem masoodi
Obaid
Posted on 05:02:38 24 Jul, 2013
Our thoughts are with you and your family in these difficult times. We think especially of you Asiya. Ilse and Richard Franklin
Our thoughts are with you and your family in these difficult times. We think especially of you Asiya. Ilse and Richard Franklin
Get Well Soon
Posted on 02:23:08 24 Jul, 2013
We hope and pray that with the support of your family, friends and the doctors, you will recover fully and resume your life's mission soon. Shaku and Shilari, Navi Mumbai
We hope and pray that with the support of your family, friends and the doctors, you will recover fully and resume your life's mission soon. Shaku and Shilari, Navi Mumbai
Wish you a speedy recovery
Posted on 11:21:09 24 Jul, 2013
Dear Sir, I wish you a speedy recovery and may your fighting spirits bring you back to normal soon.
Dear Sir, I wish you a speedy recovery and may your fighting spirits bring you back to normal soon.
Get Well Soon
Posted on 08:20:44 24 Jul, 2013
Wish you a speedy recovery sir. We all are praying for you. Anindya Ganguly, UCR
Wish you a speedy recovery sir. We all are praying for you. Anindya Ganguly, UCR
Get Well Soon
Posted on 08:19:36 24 Jul, 2013
Wish you a speedy recovery sir. We all are praying for you.
Wish you a speedy recovery sir. We all are praying for you.
Get Well Soon
Posted on 12:03:23 24 Jul, 2013
I'm really sorry to hear this news. We're all thinking of you during this time and hope you will get well soon. I will pray for your fastest recovery. Tuhin Subhra Chakraborty UCSD, La Jolla CA
I'm really sorry to hear this news. We're all thinking of you during this time and hope you will get well soon. I will pray for your fastest recovery. Tuhin Subhra Chakraborty UCSD, La Jolla CA
My condolences to his family and the NCBS community
Gayathri Ranganathan Arlington, VA
I'm shocked to happen upon this piece of very sad news. I deeply regret not having met him in my recent visit. I hope his family and close friends find the strength to carry on. As I read the several anecdotes and tributes coming from so many spread across the globe, people who have known him and cherished their time with him, I realize how lucky I have been for the chance I was given to work in his lab and get a peek at how this man thought about science. I owe so much to him, and cannot thank him enough. I'm certain that his spirit will live on in the science that traces its existence back to him and his ideas.