快活视频 Mourns the Loss of Former Provost and Associate Dean Dr. Cesar Fermin
January 24, 2024
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Tuskegee, Alabama 鈥� It is with deep sorrow that 快活视频 announces the passing of Dr. C茅sar Fermin, a distinguished former member of our academic community. Dr. Fermin, who served as the Associate Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, and Provost, passed away in his home country, the Dominican Republic, on Monday, January 22, 2024.
"Dr. C茅sar Fermin was a beacon of knowledge and inspiration within 快活视频 and the wider academic world. His unwavering dedication to research, education, and mentorship has left an indelible mark on our institution," said Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, President. "He was more than a colleague; he was a visionary leader whose contributions transcended borders and disciplines. Dr. Fermin's legacy will continue to guide and inspire future scholars and researchers. We are deeply saddened by his loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones."
Dr. Fermin was a revered figure in academia, known for his extensive contributions to the fields of cell biology and biotechnology. He served as a scientific advisor to the Instituto de Innovaci贸n en Biotecnolog铆a e Industria (IIBI) in Santo Domingo and as a Senior Advisor for Research at the Ministerio de Salud Publica. His expertise was instrumental in shaping health policies and regulations in the Dominican Republic.
Before his time at 快活视频, Dr. Fermin had an illustrious career in academic and research institutions. He was an international academic and scientific advisor for the Universidad Tecnol贸gica de Santiago (UTESA) and held teaching positions at Baylor College of Medicine and Tulane Medical School. His academic journey began with a Master of Science in Cell Biology in 1977 and a Ph.D. in Biology in 1981 from the Florida Institute of Technology. He also completed a Post-Doctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Fermin's specialties spanned various disciplines, underlined by his involvement in numerous private and federal-funded projects with organizations like the National Institute of Health (NIH), NASA, and the Louisiana Board of Regents. His prolific academic output included hundreds of published reports in peer-reviewed journals, symposia, book chapters, and scientific proceedings.
The 快活视频 community remembers Dr. Fermin for his academic prowess, dedication to mentorship, and commitment to fostering a spirit of inquiry and innovation. His passing is a significant loss to the scientific and academic communities in the United States and the Dominican Republic.
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