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Professor Biochemistry, Columbia University, Editor-in-Chief Connective Tissue Research 1972-86. Ines Mandl, a dearly loved cousin, friend and colleague died August 5, 2016. Born Ines Hochmuth in Vienna, April 19, 1917, she married Hans Mandl in 1936. At the time of the Anschluss, she was stranded in Cork, Ireland where she remained for the duration of the War. During that time she switched her considerable talent for fashion and languages to begin her lifelong love of science studying chemistry at the University of Cork (she was drawn to the library because it provided heat). In 1945 Ines and Hans flew to New York City with ten one dollar bills sewn into the lining of their clothes. She soon began attending the Polytechnic Institute in Brooklyn (now NYU Tandon), becoming the first woman to receive a doctorate in chemistry in 1949. A leader in research on enzymes and elastic tissue, Ines was probably the best-known female biochemist of her generation. Awards for her achievements are numerous and include the Carl Neuberg Medal, the Garvan Medal, Austrian Honor First Class for Science and Art and Golden Honor for Merit, City of Vienna. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Chemical Society and a fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences, she participated in many international symposia and had gained a worldwide reputation when she retired in 1986. Her generous donations over the years have culminated in her creation of the Ines Mandl Research Foundation www.mandlresearch.org to carry on her lifelong mission of finding cures for connective tissue disease. Her retirement years were spent traveling extensively (often accompanied by Chris Gorton and his family), including regular stops in Torremolinos, Vienna, New York and her beloved Maui. Always flying economy, (not even averse to the middle seat) she amazed her friends with her independence, relentless curiosity, pleasure in small things and encyclopedic memory. She leaves her Italian cousins Egle Schreiber, Graziella Jona, Marianne Bassan and Elisa Bassan and will also be missed greatly by her many friends the world over. Memorial service to be announced.
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Daniel
August 9, 2025
Inés aún sigues en nuestros recuerdos. Siempre nos soliamos ver bastante todos los veranos en Torremolinos.
Daniel
August 2, 2024
Inés, usted sigue en nuestros recuerdos.
Muchos besos de Paqui y su hijo Dani.
Lydia Soifer
August 1, 2024
I miss her to this day. She was a delightful friend and excellent company.
Lydia Soifer
Daniel
August 1, 2024
Ines allá donde estés acabaremos todos. Paqui y yo nos seguimos acordando de ti. Muchos besos.
Daniel
August 2, 2023
Inés, mi madre Paqui y yo nos seguimos acordando de ti.
Lydia Soifer
August 1, 2023
Ines was a wonderful friend, an inspiring presence with her always positive interest in the world around her and I miss her constantly.
PAT LEMAY
August 1, 2022
YOU ARE TRULY MISSED.
ADELA SAN MIGUEL
September 28, 2021
Claro que querian verla para ver que mas podiam sonsacarle a parte de dinero, casas y mas....
Daniel
August 3, 2021
Ines, after all these years of your absence we still remember you. Playamar's home still houses your memory. A kiss wherever you are.
Sabine Ronge
December 19, 2016
It was my honor to spend time with Ines the last couple of years she spent on Maui. She was and always will be an Inspiration. May she rest in peace and love. I will miss her.
Nicolás Koritschoner
September 18, 2016
Ines was cousin of my grandfather Juan (Hans) Koritschoner. They were very close during their childhood in Vienna and the farm in Raasdorf. Her aunt Elsa (Ines fathers sister) was my great-grandmother. 20 years ago, my wife Silvana and myself had the opportunity to meet Ines in Berlin. We often thought of her and we are very sad about her death. We send our deepest condolences to all who were close to her.
Nicolás, Silvana, Virginia, Santiago, Ellen and all of Juan Pedros members of the Koritschoner Family.
Nicolas Koritschoner
September 18, 2016
Ines was cousin of my grandfather Juan (Hans) Koritschoner. They were very close during their childhood in Vienna and the farm in Raasdorf. Her aunt Elsa (Ines fathers sister) was my great-grandmother. My Wife Silvana and myself had the opportunity to meet Ines in Berlin 20 years ago. We thought very often about her and we are very sad about her death. Please give our deepest condolences to all who were close to her. Nicolás, Santiago, Virginia, Ellen and all Juan Pedros members of the Koritschoner family.
Arlene Horn
August 30, 2016
An amazing woman who became my friend in Maui, I look forward to your book, Farewell my good friend.
Tom & Judy Lux
August 8, 2016
Will miss Inies so much when we arrive in Maui. Such a terrific person and brilliant in so many subjects. What a fantastic landlord for all these years. Her book is cherished. Love You
Romeria Torremolinos 2015
Paqui Narvaez
August 7, 2016
Ines tenía muchas ganas de haberte visto pero no pudo ser. Tuviste una vida intensa y larga hasta tus últimos días. Mujer tan vital, enérgica y con la mente siempre al 100%. Desde Torremolinos nunca la olvidaremos porque usted sembró en todos nosotros cariño y cultura. Su presencia siempre era indispensable. Siempre la querremos y la echaremos mucho de menos. Paqui y si hijo Dani.
Romeria Torremolinos 2015
Paqui Narvaez
August 7, 2016
Joan & John Schauer & Family
August 7, 2016
Our whole family will miss Mrs. Mandl. She was a wonderful, caring, generous, enjoyable & humble person to be with. We always admired her for her boundless energy & enthusiasm for life. She will forever be in our memories.
Love Always
Gregg Gorton
August 7, 2016
What a remarkable person and amazing life!
Ronnie May
August 7, 2016
Envies was a good freind, a great lady, and an amazing person. I spent 100s of hours in conversation with her in Maui over our 35 year freind ship on the beach. She will truly be missed, fair well old freind.
August 7, 2016
Ines Mandl was a cherished friend and a great example of how to live. Age meant nothing to her and, despite our considerable age difference, we always had wonderful and entertaining times together.She will be much missed.
Lydia Soifer
Pat LeMay
August 7, 2016
Dr. Mandl was our friend and neighbor in Maui. We spent many hours together with Ines and her husband Hans. She will be missed.
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