Sungman Cha

Everything I wrote back in 2008 still holds true today . . . Sungman was an awesome friend, colleague, mentor, human being!

So sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Cha. My father, sister, and I enjoyed our conversations at Steere House with you, your daughter and son-in-law and we always looked forward to seeing you there. Our sincerest condolences.
Warm regards,
Moira
Daughter of John Baird
Rm 204 at Steere House

To Chung-Ja and the Cha Family,
I want to offer my condolences at the passing of your father and beloved husband. My memories of Sungman are of a kind, gentle, soft spoken man of science. It was a privilege and a pleasure to have known him. To Chung-Ja, my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With sympathy,

Simply stated, I am beyond heart broken. It has, indeed, been a year of loss and sadness for the “Old Guard” of the Brown Pharmacology Department.

Sungman was the person who interviewed me as a nervous new PhD and hired me on as a postdoc 25 years ago - an action that helped launch my career, gave me the privilege to befriend the most wonderful colleagues and helped to form my personal and professional philosophies. He was a great mentor. One of the most valuable lessons I learned...

Dr. Cha was a Great spirit and master teacher. He will be missed, but his equations will persist on this level for all to see and use. It was an honor to have known him and a pleasure to have met him.
I feel particularly lucky to be confident that we will meet him again. Please extend my heartfelt symphthy to his family and friends for their loss. Many blessings on Dr. Sungman Cha!

Peter Oates

Dear Jang-Ho, Mih-Ho, and Jih-Ho,
I'm very sorry to see this news. Please take care of your Mom, and find comfort in the wonderful memories of your Dad.
God bless you,
John Arcaro (from Rhode Island Avenue and Classical H.S.)

To the Cha Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Cha was such a kind, gentle soul. He was not only a loving father and husband, but a true patriarch, setting an example of courage, strength, industriousness, loyalty and love for his grandchildren that will surely continue for generations to come. I wish you all much comfort and love during this difficult time.
Love,
Maureen Hayes

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Cha family:

I will always remember Sungman - his profile as he walked down the hall of the 4th floor Pharmacology Department - pondering, no doubt, more complex theories on his favorite topic, tight-binding inhibitors. His contributions to the concepts of pharmacokinetics are foundational but more than anything, I will miss his intellect, mentoring, kindness, sense of humor and stories. What a classy man he was. I still recollect that he took the time out to take us to lunch...