Miguel Ondetti Ph.D.

I had the pleasure of meeting Miguel early in my medicinal chemistry career some eight years ago. I will admit as a fresh recruit out of grad school I was not very familiar with his legacy. Perhaps this was good because my first impressions of Miguel were not one bit biased by all his accomplishments and accolades, etc. I was simply looking at him as another scientist who might give me some direction in the current program I was working on.

Needless to say by the end of the day...

In 1992 Gene Thorsett had the foresight to recruit Miguel as a consultant for Athena Neurosciences (now Elan). As a medicinal chemistry I was quite familiar with Miguel’s work on captopril and looked forward to meeting him and possibly getting some help on our existing programs. I will never forget that first meeting – the first thing you observed about Miguel is that he is strictly business. The second thing you learn is that he was very good at getting to the root of the problem. The third...

QUERIDA JOSEFINA Y FAMILIA
MIS MAS SINCERAS CONDOLENCIAS POR EL FALLECIMIENTO DE MIGUEL, DIOS TE DARA FUERZAS PARA CONTINUAR TU VIDA
Y QUIERO QUE SEPAS QUE TIENES TODA MI ADMIRACION Y CARINO.

LIDIA

Your legacy will live for ever. You inspired so many young people to become scientist and beyond. You will never be forgotten.

Dear Josephine and family of Miguel,
our hearts go out to you in sorrow and sympathy over the loss of your wonderful husband, father, scientist and artist!
We especially remember his love and talent for sculpture! May God's loving grace be with you during this painful and sad time.
He suffered so much and so long and you suffered with him!
God's blessings and peace be with you now!
Fondly, Ursula and family

Miguel was a wonderful man with many great talents. The world is a better place for his having lived in it.

With deepest sympathy,
Gloria

Miguel Ondetti's family,
Miguel's legacy is rich with wonderful memories for many, many people. For me, it was the privilege to count myself as a colleague at the Squibb Institute for Medical Research, where Miguel's work ethic and approach to science was an inspiration to all. Thank you for those memories Miguel.

Miguel was a great scientist and a wonderful man. His loss will be felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Miguel:
Thank you for all the inspiration,
Guidance and support,
That you provided over all these years,
We will all miss you !