Jeffrey M. Isner, MD

Abstract

“We do not imitate—for we are a model to others.”— Pericles to the Athenians Dr Jeffrey Michael Isner, a beacon in the world of cardiovascular research, died suddenly and unexpectedly on October 31, 2001. Family and friends feel a deep and personal loss, but medicine and science have suffered by Jeff’s premature death. Jeff’s accomplishments were astonishing, both academically and personally. He was the author of over 400 peer-reviewed manuscripts, held 4 NIH grants including a recent Program Project Grant and NIH merit award, and was a prior recipient of the William Beaumont Award, given annually by the AMA to the single most influential clinical scientist under the age of 50. Most recently, Jeff had focused his energy on the concept of gene therapy for therapeutic angiogenesis. Jeff was constantly pushing the envelope, challenging the status quo. In 1994, …