In Memoriam

Elizabeth (Betsy) Mellins, MD, professor of pediatrics (human gene therapy) was a passionate scientist, a strong advocate for our trainees, and was Chair of the Immunology Postdoc Committee. Throughout her scientific career, Betsy had a profound impact on the field of pediatric rheumatology, children with rheumatic diseases, our academic community, and the lives of countless students, residents, fellows, postdocs, and collaborators (1951-2024).

Charles (Chuck) Chan, PhD, an assistant professor of surgery in plastic & reconstructive surgery and valued member of our Immunology and Stem Cell Institute communities. His research focused on BMP signaling in regulation of skeletal stem cell diversity (1975-2024).

Hugh McDevitt, MD, was emeritus professor of microbiology and immunology at the Stanford School of Medicine who unraveled the genetic controls of the immune system (1930-2022).

Shoshana Levy, PhD, a professor of oncology, discovered a family of molecules called tetraspanins, launching a new field of cancer research. She was an active researcher, collaborator and mentor at Stanford Medicine for nearly three decades (1939-2022).

Sam Strober, MD, a professor and former chief of immunology and rheumatology, found a way for transplant recipients to reduce or abandon immunosuppressive drugs yet avoid organ rejection (1940-2022).