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SHELDON PENMAN

1930 - 2021

SHELDON PENMAN Obituary

PENMAN--Sheldon, PhD, July 24 1930 - September 27, 2021. Professor Emeritus from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. A pioneering cell biologist who revolutionized the understanding of cytoarchitecture, RNA, ribosomes, and viral replication. He directed a laboratory for over 35 years, publishing nearly 300 papers, and inspiring generations of students towards groundbreaking work. He is survived by his son Joshua.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 8, 2021.

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