DARWIN PROCKOP

In loving memory of a wonderful person who will forever be remembered as a well respected, knowledgeable and brilliant scientist, leader and friend. We will miss you!

I join in the accolades for Darwin Prockop. I worked for him for ten years at UMDNJ and Jefferson Medical School as administrator for his department. I count those years as the very best in my career. Faced with upsetment, Darwin's standing response was "Oh My." He was the calmest person I ever encountered, always centered on the advancement of research, his holy passion. He was a magnet to many scientists of great quality. I was lucky to serve them.

I found out about Darwin's passing last evening. My reaction was sadness - and gratitude. Sadness to hear of the loss of wonderful researcher and mentor, and gratitude that I knew him and was able to learn from him for so many years. My first interaction with Darwin was as a graduate student; he was my PhD mentor. It was a very exciting time in connective tissue research and Darwin provided an outstanding environment for students. As a department chair, he was very busy. But at the end of...

Losing Doctor Prockop is truly mournful. I was fortunate to have the chance to work in Darwin's lab as a postdoctoral fellow for two years, where he connected me with scientists from around the world. My deepest sympathies go to his family as they navigate this challenging period.

It was so sad to hear about Darwin´s passing. What a tremendous legacy. Darwin´s enthusiasm for research was contagious. His brilliance, leadership, and mentorship were well appreciated by all of those who had the privilege to work with him. We so fondly remember our time in his lab and working with a very talented team of colleagues and collaborators. It was truly a special time that Darwin made possible and for which we are forever grateful. Our warmest condolences to his family and...

Hearing the sad news of Darwin's passing brought back many memories of my time at Jefferson as a graduate student. Darwin approached everything he did with great discipline and enthusiasm, an example that benefited me in my later career as a scientist and as a physician. I also enjoyed the truly international collaboration the had assembled, and all the wonderful people that I had the opportunity to work with and learn from. I was privileged to be invited as a fourth in his standing...

It was privilege to work with Darwin for almost ten years. He was amazing mentor and a thorough gentleman in and out. May his soul rest in peace.

I was deeply saddened to hear about Darwin's passing. For 11 years, I had the privilege of working alongside him after he kindly invited me to join his team at Thomas Jefferson University as a postdoctoral fellow. Darwin was a wonderful mentor, and the experience of collaborating with him and the talented group of scientists he led was invaluable. My sincere condolences go out to his family during this difficult time.