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Jacqueline Jakway Obituary

JAKWAY--Jacqueline Sinks, Ph.D. SUNY Downstate Medical Center mourns the passing of Jacqueline Sinks Jakway, who died after a brief yet valiant fight against metastatic cancer at age 79. An Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology, she taught at SUNY Downstate for over 40 years (1967-2008) as a member of both the Gross Anatomy and Neuroscience teaching faculty. A revered teacher, generations of students benefited from her vast knowledge of anatomy and her enthusiastic teaching style. She is survived by her half sisters, Laura, Monica and Antonia Sinks. A memorial service will be held on Thursday May 1st, 3pm at SUNY Downstate. Donations may be made in her memory in support of Anatomy Education by calling 718270-6794. John C. LaRosa, M.D. President Ian L. Taylor, M.D. Ph.D. Dean of the College of Medicine M.A.Q. Siddiqui, Ph.D. Professor and Chairman of Anatomy and Cell Biology

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 30, 2008.

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Leslie Rogowsky

April 14, 2008

Jackie was one of a kind. She said what she was thinking whether it was popular or not and she always stood for excellence. I respected her for that. I knew her since 1974 when I came to Downstate as the medical center's Affirmative Action Officer and was particularly interested in the few female faculty in the basic sciences. Jackie never wanted to deal with issues of sex in her field for her, it was always a matter of competence and was she ever! Her humor and knowledge in so many arenas is sure to be missed.

ELIZABETH KORNECKI

April 11, 2008

I had the honor to teach together with Professor Jackway for many years, and greatly benefited from her experience and profound knowledge. I will always remember her positive influence on faculty and students.

Mohamed Hussain

April 10, 2008

Dr Jakway will certainly be missed. Her warmth and good humor will always be remembered fondly.

Tom Lo

April 4, 2008

Thank you Dr. Jakway. During my short time at Downstate I was often able to count on you to carry out some of the most rigorous admissions interviews we needed done. We felt fortunate to have you involved, and to have your objective assessments. In your quiet way, you were one of the best representatives of someone in the medical profession. And I will always remember your supportive words to me, when I most needed some encouragement. May all the blessings of life come to you now.

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