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Dr. George Palade — considered by many to be "the father of modern cell biology" — was responsible for numerous discoveries and for pioneering several innovative and ground breaking scientific techniques and methods. He is internationally recognized for his work using the electron microscope and cell fractionation to identify and characterize parts of the cell. Some of Dr. Palade's pioneering work in cellular electron microscopy: George E. Palade EM Slide Collection
Dr. George Palade, co-founder of the division that would become the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. George Palade passed away on October 7, 2008. Donations in his memory can be made to the George Palade Lectureship Fund.