Richard A. Murphy

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Richard A. Murphy
Born
Richard A. Murphy

(1944-05-20)May 20, 1944
DiedMarch 24, 2022(2022-03-24) (aged 77)
Alma materCollege of the Holy Cross (BA)
Northeastern University (MS)
Rutgers University (PhD)
Scientific career
FieldsNeuroscience
InstitutionsUniversity of Alberta
McGill University
Salk Institute
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Richard A. Murphy (May 20, 1944 – March 24, 2022) was an American neuroscientist.

Biography[edit]

Murphy was the chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Alberta from 1986 to 1992.[1] He then ran the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital at McGill University from 1992 to 2000,[2] the Salk Institute from 2000 to 2007,[3] and was the interim president of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine from 2007 to 2008.[1]

He died on March 24, 2022, at age 77.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Richard A. Murphy obituary". remembering.ca. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "Notable Figures at The Neuro". Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
  3. ^ "Richard A. Murphy Appointed President and CEO of The Salk Institute". Salk Institute. Retrieved November 2, 2010.