A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING For over 30 years, Professor Emeritus Hung Fan has called the School of Biological Sciences home. He is a distinguished researcher in the field of retroviruses, a longtime patron of the university, and has been a dedicated leader many times over during his time at UCI. In addition to his work in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Professor Fan was instrumental in establishing the UCI Cancer Research Institute for which he served as director for 30 years. He also served as associate director and co-director of the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and is currently Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives. His impact on the UCI community to this point has been immeasurable and just reached new heights with the announcement of a bequest of $1.5 million that will establish endowments for the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and the UCI Cancer Research Institute.
This generous gift from Professor Fan and his husband, Michael Feldman, — their largest gift to date — will fund vital research projects and programs for years to come. On behalf of BioSci and all who may benefit directly and indirectly from this gift, thank you Professor Fan and Michael Feldman.
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