Howard M. Temin
1934-1994
This path is dedicated to the memory of
Howard M. Temin
1934-1994
Distinguished Professor of Oncology (1960-1994)
Eminent Virologist at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1975)
National Medal of Science, USA (1992)
Exceptional seeker of truth in science and responsibility in society
An inspiration to all who knew him
Dr. Temin's fundamental discoveries on the replication and evolution of viruses changed our understanding of the flow of genetic information in cells, with profound implications for research on cancer and AIDS and for biotechnology.
Throughout the seasons, throughout the years, Dr. Temin walked and biked on this path, appreciating its beauty and finding enrichment in its setting and wildlife.
Marker is on the Howard Temin Lakeshore Path, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
