In memoriam: Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum (1942–2024)
May 28, 2025
Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum, a leader in lipid and lipoprotein research, pediatric gastroenterology, nutrition, and global health, passed away on October 2, 2024. He served as the Director of Columbia University's Institute of Human Nutrition (IHN) from 1992 to 2020. In honor of his legacy, a tribute article titled "In memoriam: Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum (1942–2024)” has recently been published by many of Dr. Deckelbaum's esteemed colleagues.