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Frederick Sachs Obituary

Sachs, Frederick, PhD

1941 - 2023

December 27, 2023. The scientific community mourns the loss of Frederick Sachs, a distinguished American biologist and SUNY Distinguished Professor in the University at Buffalo's Department of Physiology and Biophysics.His many awards included a nomination for the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011. Beyond science, he enjoyed playing banjo, kayaking, and building metal sculptures. He is survived by his wife;Jane Jacobson, his children, grandchildren and two brothers. A Celebration of Life is being planned for May. For information, legacy and guestbook please visit http:// www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome. com.

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Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 7, 2024.

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David Vandorpe

January 16, 2024

Fred was a generous mentor and collaborator who I was very privileged to have known.

Jeffrey Harvey

January 8, 2024

I am very sad to lose a dear friend and very smart. An

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