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Johns Hopkins Cancer Center Chief Martin Abeloff Dies Of Leukemia
September 17, 2007 at 1:33 PM
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He is remembered by his colleagues and friends across the globe for his characteristic humility, wry sense of humour and extraordinary devotion to his patients, students and the collaborative spirit he nurtured in his long tenure at Johns Hopkins, where he spent most of his career.
"Marty was that iconic Hopkins physician, scientist, educator, leader and good citizen rolled into one," said Edward D. Miller, M.D., Dean/CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine. "He was there for his patients, his residents and fellows, his colleagues and at so many challenging times, the institution he graced for so long."
"All of the Johns Hopkins Medicine family will miss his presence and his wisdom," said Ronald R. Peterson, president of The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System. "He was the consummate quiet man who worked tirelessly to achieve greatness in his field."
In typical Abeloff fashion, he recently credited the Cancer Center's growth and advances against malignant disease to the faculty and staff, counting himself lucky to work among individuals whose intellect and values made coming to work an absolute joy.
"He was the ultimate role model," said friend and Hopkins colleague Stephen Baylin, M.D., Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Professor of Oncology and Medicine, and deputy director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. "What he didn't know, he took the time to learn. And with a combination of qualities best summarized as wisdom, he helped transform both the treatment of cancer and the way that Johns Hopkins delivers that care. These are his legacies."
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09/17/2007
just joining the Hopkins family: In the past I have heard and worked with his staff members as a locum tenens .. great man, great powers of thought,hope and care for his patients..
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