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Professor, journalist, scientist. Donald Kennedy (August 18, 1931 – April 21, 2020) was an American scientist, public administrator, and academic. He served as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (1977–1979), President of Stanford University (1980–1992), and Editor-in-Chief of Science (2000–2008).
He died on April 21, 2020, of COVID-19. He was 88. Kennedy was well-known as a beloved teacher, renowned biologist, an institution builder, a national voice for science and research and a warm, energetic and good-humored leader, said President Marc Tessier-Lavigne at the memorial.
Donald Kennedy, a neurobiologist who became the eighth president of Stanford in 1980 and helped set the stage for its transformation into one of the nation’s top research universities during his 12 years in office, died April 21, 2020, of COVID-19 at Gordon Manor, a residential care home in Redwood City where he resided for the past two years.
Apr 23, 2020 · Donald Kennedy, a neurobiologist who headed the Food and Drug Administration before becoming president of Stanford University, where he oversaw major expansions of its campus and curriculum and...
Apr 23, 2020 · Donald Kennedy, who led Science through turbulent times, dies at 88. A lifetime of public service included heading Stanford University and the Food and Drug Administration. 23 Apr 2020. By Jeffrey Mervis. Donald Kennedy spoke at Stanford University's 1978 commencement while serving as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jun 5, 2020 · Eminent public intellectual who served science and society. Donald Kennedy—public servant, university president, and former Science editor-in-chief—died on 21 April. He was 88. A born naturalist, broad intellectual, and leader, Don engaged in controversial areas as diverse as the safety of artificial sweeteners, the overuse of pesticides ...
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Apr 23, 2020 · Kennedy, who also served as FDA commissioner and Science editor, passed away from COVID-19 on April 21. He was known for his contributions to biology, public service, and Stanford's research and teaching.
