Frederick-Bollum-Obituary

Frederick James Bollum

Rockville, District of Columbia

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March 2, 2023
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Rockville, District of Columbia

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Bollum Frederick James Bollum "Fred" Frederick "Fred" James Bollum, (age 95), a biochemist whose principal work was in the study of mammalian DNA replication and enzymes that modify DNA died peaceably on March 2, 2023 in Potomac, MD. In recent years he had suffered from strokes and the onset of...

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I was a postdoc in Fred's and Lucy's lab in the Dept. of Biochemistry at USUHS many years ago and both of them have been extremely important for my scientific career Thank you Paolo

Barbie, so sorry to hear of your loss. Just texted Pam, not sure if she knew. Jim Broadwater

I had the honor of working with Fred for a number of years at the University in Kentucky in the Department of Biochemistry. He was smart, funny and a wonderful mentor who gave me the confidence to continue my scientific career and then move into administrative roles. While I know he will be greatly missed by family and all who knew him, he made a difference in the world and left a wonderful legacy. Mary Sue Coleman, PhD President Emerita, University of Michigan Past President,...