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IN MEMORY

Jacob Enoch

Jacob Enoch, 80, died Feb. 2. He was a professor of physics at KU from 1962 to 1992, as well as a researcher. He is survived by his wife, Hilda, two daughters, a son and a grandson. The family suggests memorials to the Schiefelbusch Speech/Language Clinic, 2101 Haworth Hall, Kansas University, Lawrence, KS 66045.

Stanley R. Friesen

Stanley R. Friesen, 89, died Feb. 28. He was a professor emeritus of surgery and the history of medicine at the KU Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, two daughters, a sister, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorial donations to the Stanley R. Friesen Fund at the KU Medical Endowment Association or to Old Mission United Methodist Church in Mission, sent in care of D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204.

James Christopher Simpson

James Christopher Simpson, 53, died Feb. 28. Simpson was a higher education marketing consultant involved in a research initiative to develop an integrated marketing plan for KU. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, his son, his daughter, his mother, and a brother and step-sister. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation to the charity of one's choice.

Robert Raymond Findlay

Robert Raymond Findlay, 75, died Feb. 8. He was a professor of theater and film at KU for 33 years. The family suggests memorial donations to the KU Endowment Association Theater Department Development Fund, send in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Mary Cele Harvey Marshall

Mary Cele Harvey Marshall, 79, died Feb. 4, 2008. She worked in the KU Medical School administration. She is survived by her husband, Ernest T. Marshall, three daughters, two sons, and seven grandchildren. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Tracie Ann Aguilar

Tracie Ann Aguilar, 53, died March 8. She worked in the ophthalmology department at KU Hospital from 1973-1994. Survivors include her husband, Joe, two daughters, four grandchildren, two stepchildren, six step grandchildren, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorial donations to the UN World Food Program.

RESEARCH MATTERS:

A KU grad is helping tailor cancer care to individual patients. Randy Scott, who earned his doctorate from KU, is chairman and CEO of Genomic Health, a California biotech firm. The company examines patients' genes to analyze how they might respond to certain treatments. For more about personalized medicine based on genomic information, or to listen to the original broadcast, visit Research Matters.