In memoriam: Dr. Jennifer Northrop

April 15, 2014

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Members of the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics mourn the passing of Dr. Jennifer Lynn Northrop. Northrop passed away on March 19. She was 51 years old. She was a graduate of Bryn Mawr and received her medical degree and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Northrop received her pediatrics residency training and genetics fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and was a faculty member in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics from 2002 to 2007.

Northrop served as a volunteer for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for several years as a speaker, group leader and Lone Star Chapter Clinical Advisory Committee Member. She became a Master Gardener in 2009 and was named an MS entrepreneur, receiving a grant to create an enabling garden in Brazoria County. She left her work as a researcher and pediatric molecular geneticist due to complications of MS. Nevertheless, she continued to share her wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm through tutoring in medical and science related topics.

A celebration of Jennifer’s life will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Blattner Conference Room (D.0360.00) with refreshments to follow. All who knew her are invited to attend.