Development & External Relations

In Memory of Edward K. Wagner

Dr. Edward Wagner passed unexpectedly in his sleep on January 21, 2006, the very year he was due to retire. In honor of his life long commitment to virus research, teaching, web design and textbook authorship, the School of Biological Sciences, Center for Virus Research and the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry will establish a memorial fund to support a visiting lectureship in Dr. Wagner's name. This lectureship will be especially aimed at the development and involvement of students.

Dr. Ed Wagner first joined the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in 1970 and directly contributed to the growth of the department and the school. His research focus has long been to understand the gene expression and latency of human herpes simplex virus. He has had a long and productive career in this field, establishing an international stature amongst his peers. He has also long taught one of the largest undergraduate courses in virology in the Nation, designed an award winning web site on virology and co-authored a prominent textbook "Basic Virology" on this topic. Dr. Wagner was the founding faculty of a program in virology that led directly to the development of the Center for Virus Research. His strong voice and firm views on all issues related to the University matters will be missed.

The Edward K. Wagner Memorial Fund

To honor his lifelong research and educational passion, the School of Biological Sciences is establishing the Edward K. Wagner Memorial Fund. The fund will create a lecutureship with an aim toward the development and involvement of students.

Friends and colleagues wishing to make a donation to the Edward K. Wagner Memorial Fund, please click on one of the giving options below and then follow the corresponding step by step instructions.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your gift, please email Greg Gissendanner, Sr. Director of Development, at ggissend@uci.edu or call (949) 824-2985.