Abstract
As I began to write this article reflecting on my professional career in biomedical research, many memories of people, activities, situations, and experiences were swirling in my head. Because of the extraordinary support that I have received from my family, they are never far from my thoughts. I believe that sharing a few of these memories will be helpful for those who find themselves in similar situations or periods of professional development. This is not meant to be a comprehensive review of the fields to which I have had the privilege of contributing but a personal stroll down a path in which I have found extraordinary pleasure and from which I have derived a sense of accomplishment.
Highlights
I was born just prior to World War II into a middle class family in the historic town of Lexington, VA
Roanoke College, a small liberal arts college located in Salem, VA, honored the scholarship and enabled me to complete a double major in biology and chemistry
Robert Masters, arrived home for a leave from active duty as a Marine jet pilot, we met: no matchmaking there! It did not take long for me to realize that “this was the guy,” and when he was stationed for active duty in Japan for a year, the letters flowed back and forth while I completed my freshman year and began my sophomore year
Summary
A s I began to write this article reflecting on my professional career in biomedical research, many memories of people, activities, situations, and experiences were swirling in my head. I believe that sharing a few of these memories will be helpful for those who find themselves in similar situations or periods of professional development. This is not meant to be a comprehensive review of the fields to which I have had the privilege of contributing but a personal stroll down a path in which I have found extraordinary pleasure and from which I have derived a sense of accomplishment
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