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David Rimoin
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David Lawrence Rimoin
9 November 1936 Montreal, Canada
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| Died | 27 May 2012 (aged 75) Los Angeles, USA
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| Education | McGill University; Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore (PhD) |
| Known for | Studies of skeletal dysplasia, Tay–Sachs disease, diabetes; Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Garber Rimoin (2nd wife)s |
| Children | Anne, Lauren, Michael |
| Parent(s) | Fay (née Lecker) and Michael Rimoin |
| Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Genetics, Inspiring Excellence Award (both from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics) |
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| Fields | Medical genetics |
| Institutions | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles; Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles |
| Doctoral advisor | Victor A. McKusick |
David Lawrence Rimoin (born November 9, 1936 – died May 27, 2012) was a brilliant scientist from Canada and the United States. He was a geneticist, which means he studied how traits are passed down through families. Dr. Rimoin was famous for his research on conditions like skeletal dysplasia (also known as dwarfism), Tay–Sachs disease, and diabetes.
About David Rimoin
David Rimoin was born in Montreal, Canada. He went to McGill University for college and medical school. There, he earned his first degree in 1957. Later, in 1961, he received his medical degree and a Master of Science in genetics.
After that, he continued his training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He studied with a famous genetics expert named Victor A. McKusick. Dr. Rimoin earned his Ph.D. in medical genetics there.
His Early Research
Dr. Rimoin spent three years at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. During this time, his first daughter, Anne, was born.
In 1970, he published an important study about diabetes mellitus. At that time, many scientists thought diabetes was just one type of illness. But Dr. Rimoin's research showed that it could be caused by many different genetic problems. This was a big discovery!
Working in Los Angeles
In 1970, Dr. Rimoin moved to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He became the head of the medical genetics department there.
Later, in 1986, he moved to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He started the International Skeletal Dysplasia Registry. This is a special place that collects information about different types of dwarfism.
He also worked with another scientist, Michael Kaback, to create a screening program for Tay–Sachs disease in California. This program helped many families and became a model for other states.
Important Books and Awards
Dr. Rimoin also helped write a very important textbook called Principles and Practice of Medical Genetics. He co-edited it with English geneticist Alan E. H. Emery. This book was first published in 1983 and is still a key resource for genetics students and doctors today.
In 1997 and 1998, Dr. Rimoin was the first president of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. This is a major organization for genetics professionals. After he passed away, they created two awards in his honor. These awards celebrate his amazing contributions to medical genetics.
David Rimoin passed away in Los Angeles on May 27, 2012. He is remembered for his groundbreaking work that helped us understand genetic conditions better.
