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I have also seen him agonize over the redesigning of both the graduate and medical school curricula, always with the best interests of learners in mind.\u201d \u2013 Former Student<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause of his tremendous commitment to training the next generation of scientists and his enthusiasm for sharing his love of learning with those around him, we believe he exemplies the spirit of this award.\u201d \u2013 Students<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis passion for exploration of the unknown is matched only by his mastery of the known.\u201d \u2013 Former Student<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany of us who have had the pleasure of teaching alongside Dave are regularly in awe of his prodigious knowledge, which extends well beyond his own eld. &#8230;Dave is our \u2018walking encyclopedia\u2019 of cell biology.\u201d \u2013 Colleague<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAs students, we all recognized Dave as a straight shooter, able to be critical in a caring way, generous with his insight and expertise, and always holding our best interests as his paramount concern.\u201d \u2013 Former student<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis style is not to spoon-feed but to challenge others to think and work up to their full potential. 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