In memorium: Robert J. Gorlin, DDS, MS (1923-2006): A
Geneticist for All Seasons
Charis Eng 1*
1 Cleveland Clinic Genomic Medicine Institute, United States
* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: engc{at}ccf.org.
Accepted 18 December 2006
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"In human genetics, we think Bob belongs to us, but the
dentists, the pathologists, the dermatologists, the
oncologists, the reconstructive surgeons, and the
craniofacial specialists all think he belongs to them
too." So extolled his longtime colleague and friend Judy
Hall in her citation for Bob Gorlin’s Award for Excellence
in Human Genetics Education presented at the 2004 Annual
Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
in Toronto.1 It is almost impossible to describe in words
Bob’s tremendous influence in all aspects of medicine, and
to so many people, his largesse, and his unselective
unconditional generosity. Yet, this single citation says
it all. No wonder his influence is so far-reaching in all
walks of medicine and life, and no wonder he has so many
admirers the world around.
