A Legacy of Innovation
Within these pages, we honor the remarkable minds who have served as beacons of inspiration, pioneers of knowledge, and catalysts for profound connections within the scientific community at UC Irvine. Each name listed below represents a revered individual whose legacy remains etched in the heart of our institution. As we reflect upon their invaluable achievements, let us fervently celebrate the profound wisdom they imparted upon our department, forever leaving an indelible imprint on the hearts and minds of all who have had the privilege to learn from them.
Directory
Search by first name, last name, department or year in memoriam.
| First Name | Last Name | Department | In memoriam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Meredith | Stanley, Jr | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 2023 |
| Richard | MacMillen | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 2023 |
| Arnold | Starr | Neurobiology and Behavior | 2023 |
| Stuart | Krassner | Developmental and Cell Biology | 2022 |
| Lynn | Carpenter | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 2022 |
| L. Dennis | Smith | Biological Sciences* | 2021 |
| Gayle “Morrie” | Granger | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 2019 |
| Daniel J. | Knauer | Developmental and Cell Biology | 2017 |
| Ricardo | Miledi | Neurobiology and Behavior | 2017 |
| Krishna | Tewari | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 2017 |
| Robert K. | Josephson | Neurobiology and Behavior; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 2016 |
| Norman M. | Weinberger | Neurobiology and Behavior | 2016 |
| Patrick L. | Healey | Developmental and Cell Biology | 2015 |
| Keith Evans | Justice | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 2015 |
| Rowland Hallowell | Davis | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 2015 |
| Walter Monroe | Fitch | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 2011 |
| Edward | Wagner | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 2006 |
| Robert | Warner | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 2005 |
| Paul H. | Silverman | Developmental and Cell Biology | 2004 |
| Grover C. | Stephens | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 2003 |
| Barbara | Burgess | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 2001 |
| Sujata | Tewari | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 2000 |
| Ernest Aubrey | Ball | Biological Sciences* | 1998 |
| Peter Stanley | Dixon | Biological Sciences* | 1993 |
| Howard A. | Schneiderman | Developmental and Cell Biology | 1990 |
| William D. | Nun | Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | 1986 |
| Ralph Waldo | Gerard | Biological Sciences* | 1976 |
| Edward A. | Steinhaus | Biological Sciences* | 1970 |
The UC systemwide Senate has published the In Memoriam on its website since 2002. Many memorials for the years 1928-2001 can be found at the University of California History Digital Archives. Users may also search there by name and/or campus.