[bioundgrd] Prof. Vernon Ingram

[Janice Chang]

Dear Biology Undergraduates - a message from Prof. Chris Kaiser, head 
of the department.


>Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:34:24 -0400
>
>Dear Colleagues,
>
>I am very sad to report that Vernon Ingram passed away last night.  
>He seriously fractured his arm on Tuesday after taking a fall in the 
>hallway outside his office and he died quite unexpectedly from 
>complications after the surgery to repair his arm.
>
>We are shocked at the suddenness of his death and we are saddened to 
>have lost a great molecular biologist, an indefatigable teacher, a 
>loyal colleague, a thoughtful mentor, and a friend.
>
>
>Chris
>
>Chris Kaiser
>Department of Biology
>68-533
>MIT
>Cambridge MA 02139
>