Edwin Cooper

Dr Cooper reached out to a professor at a small college near UCLA as we both shared a passion for invertebrate immunology. He took time to help me foster my research career and we both marveled at how phagocytes and other white blood cells can protect an organism minute by minute...a true professional, leader, pioneer, gentleman and friend.

Deeply saddened, I express my condolences to the family and the scientific community for the loss of a friend and a Master in the field of Comparative Immunology. I had the privilege of having collaborated with him, appreciating his ingenuity, enthusiasm and generosity, qualities that have left an indelible mark on many young Italian researchers. At the University of Palermo he was called as a Contract Professor and awarded the Honorary Degree in Biological Sciences. Prof. Nicolò...

I was also a member of the graduating class of 1953 from Jack Yates and I remember Edwin very fondly. In fact, entering our senior year, I had the best GPA of all boys in the class until Edwin joined the class and then, I became the boy with the second best GPA. He was truly a scholar. Rest In Peace Edwin, the world is better off because of you and we all will miss you.