We are saddened to share with the pharmacy community that Dr. Keith Parrott died last week. Keith was member of the OSU College of Pharmacy faculty from 1976 to 2002. Recruited as a member of the pharmacy practice group, Keith’s research interests were an early indication of the importance translational research, taking laboratory data into preclinical studies. Most alumni know Keith in his role as Assistant Dean and ever-present advocate for students. Over his many years of service, there have been many students who have specifically credited Keith for believing in them during admissions discussions and supporting them through difficult academic or personal challenges. The note on his door toward the end of his tenure with the College stated “Wishing does not make it so” and yet he seemed to always find a way to make a difference in the lives of his students and colleagues. He was in every sense of the word a ‘gentle man’ and we will all miss him greatly.
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