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Dr. Masatoshi Nei (1931-2023)


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Dr. Masatoshi Nei was a pioneering evolutionary geneticist and a laureate of the prestigious Kyoto Prize. His extraordinary life, which spanned 92 years, was marked by transformative contributions to evolutionary genetics and biology.
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My Life as a Molecular Evolutionist (2020)

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Mutation-Driven Evolution (2013)

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Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics (2000)

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Molecular Evolutionary Genetics (1987)

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Molecular Evolutionary Genetics and Evolution (1975)
News of Dr. Nei’s passing
  • News release from Temple University's College of Science and Technology.
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  • Funeral Home's website containing a tribute book of memories.
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Published Obituaries
  • Written by S. Kumar & T. Gojobori in Molecular Biology and Evolution.
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  • Written by J. Zhang & S. Kumar in Nature Ecology and Evolution.
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“Celebrating Nei’s Life and Legacy” Event

On July 25th, 2023, an event was held at the annual meetings of SMBE in the City Theater of Ferrara, Italy, to commemorate Dr. Masatoshi Nei’s life and legacy.

  • Flyer distributed to SMBE 2023 attendees advertising the event, including the list of speakers.
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  • A bi-fold distributed to SMBE 2023 attendees upon arrival in the City Theater, Ferrara.
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  • Pre-event slide show highlights of Dr. Nei’s life from his early childhood in Japan through his long academic career, including his major collaborations, publications, and awards.
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