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Press Release 07292010 | |
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ISB Research Scientist Lee Adams will be truly missed by all of us at the Institute for Systems Biology. He brought a genuine enthusiasm to his work every day and many of us considered him a real friend. Lee was a member of the Martin Lab and led the lab's effort to develop a yeast antibody selection system targeting peptides. He was an accomplished scientist and an eager supporter and educator of junior members at ISB.
Lee was a passionate person, not only for science, but for outdoor adventures and volunteerism. He loved sharing his knowledge and experiences with others. He was a long-standing and dedicated instructor for the Washington Alpine Club, taught sailing for The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, and was a skilled telemark skier providing free lessons to anyone who was willing to give it a try. He was also an avid cyclist and commuted to work on his bike every day.
Before joining ISB in October 2009, Lee had a long and productive career in the biotechnology field. He was a principal scientist at Theraclone where he directed a project team discovering anti viral neutralizing antibodies. Prior to Theraclone he spent two decades working in the field of protein expression at ICOS and Novo Nordisk. Lee received his bachelor's degree in biology from Middlebury College, his PhD in microbiology from Cornell University, and did his postdoctoral training in microbiology at the University of Washington.
Our hearts are heavy today and our thoughts are with Lee's family and friends.
About the Institute for Systems Biology The Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) is an internationally renowned, non-profit research institute headquartered in Seattle and dedicated to the study and application of systems biology. Founded by Leroy Hood, Alan Aderem and Ruedi Aebersold, ISB seeks to unravel the mysteries of human biology and identify strategies for predicting and preventing diseases such as cancer, diabetes and AIDS. ISB's systems approach integrates biology, computation and technological development, enabling scientists to analyze all elements in a biological system rather than one gene or protein at a time. Founded in 2000, the Institute has grown to 13 faculty and more than 300 staff members; an annual budget of more than $50 million; and an extensive network of academic and industrial partners. For more information about ISB, visit http://www.systemsbiology.org. |
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CONTACT:
Todd Langton Associate Director of Communications and Public Relations (206) 732-1333 
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