[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 3 (Thursday, January 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E48]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO I. BERNARD WEINSTEIN

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 8, 2009

  Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
the life of Dr. I. Bernard Weinstein for his significant 
accomplishments as a scientist, professor of medicine, physician, 
mentor, colleague, advisor, administrator, and humanitarian, who passed 
away on November 3, 2008 at the age of 78.
  Dr. Weinstein was a world authority in the fields of chemical 
carcinogenesis, cancer treatment and prevention, and a founder of the 
field of molecular epidemiology. His pioneering discoveries and 
visionary theories, including the breakthrough concept of ``oncogene 
addiction,'' opened up new frontiers in cancer research and led to the 
development of new, effective, life-saving therapies for patients.
  For more than 47 years, Dr. Weinstein was on staff at Columbia 
University Medical Center, where he also served as Frode Jensen 
Professor of Medicine, Professor of Environmental Health Sciences; 
Professor of Genetics and Development; and, for a decade, Director of 
the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. In recognition of his 
groundbreaking, seminal scientific work, Dr. Weinstein received some of 
the most prestigious national and international awards in his field. 
Additionally, he was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and 
Sciences, a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy 
of Science, a fellow of the National Foundation for Cancer Research, 
and he served with great distinction as president of the American 
Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Weinstein also provided his 
renowned expertise and wisdom as a valued and respected member of many 
scientific advisory and editorial boards.
  In addition to his scientific discoveries, Dr. Weinstein also leaves 
a remarkable legacy as a mentor and a teacher, having helped train many 
generations of leaders in cancer and biological research. Dr. Weinstein 
guided and inspired scores of devoted students, who mourn the passing 
of this great scientist and remarkable man. It's a loss also deeply 
felt by his family, to whom he was so loyal and so loving.
  In honor of this great American scientist and his commitment and 
contributions to the field of oncology, I express my gratitude to Dr. 
Weinstein for devoting his life to preventing and curing cancer. 
America mourns his passing while also celebrating his inspiring legacy. 
He is survived by his son Matthew, his two daughters Claudia and 
Tamara, and two grandchildren.

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