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Albert Winegrad, Endocrinology

Albert I. Winegrad, C’49, M’52, emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, died on July 20 at the age of 90.

Dr. Winegrad had been the Ware Professor of Medicine and director of the Cox Institute of Diabetes Research at Penn. He was a past vice president of the American Diabetes Association and winner of the 1986 Banting Medal for his pioneering work in diabetic neuropathy.

He joined Penn in 1957 as an associate instructor of endocrinology in the School of Medicine. In 1960, he became assistant professor and in 1966, he became associate professor. He was named professor of medicine in the Cox Institute in 1970. In 1992, he retired and became emeritus professor of medicine.

He is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the George S. Cox Research Institute, c/o Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. 

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