A Missing Piece from the World of Science: Remembering Michael P. Sherman

Michael P. Sherman, MD, PhD (doctor honoris causa), FAAP (Fig 1), passed away peacefully on September 22, 2017, following complications from a stroke. Michael was a mentor, colleague, and collaborator to many and a respected educator, dedicated scientist, and physician to all. Dr Sherman was a superb neonatologist and world-renowned scientist focusing on infection and immunity in the newborn. He was Professor Emeritus of Child Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, and Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, University of California, Davis (UC-Davis). Dr Sherman’s scientific accomplishments extended over decades, with notable contributions in the fields of microbiology, immunology, genetics, and neonatal intensive care. He was born on June 8, 1942. Michael’s intellectual reach was enviable, and his passion for understanding and curing disease will be greatly missed. Figure 1. Dr Michael P. Sherman June 8, 1942–September 22, 2017. Dr Sherman attended California State Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, CA, and graduated in 1965 as a member of the Beta Beta Beta Honor Society with honors in Microbiology. He was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society and graduated cum laude from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI (formerly Marquette School of Medicine) in 1969. He completed his pediatric internship and residency at the University of Michigan and was a Senior and Chief Resident in the Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Diego. Michael was particularly proud of his training in San Diego with the late Louis Gluck, MD, and fondly remembered these years by his membership in the “Gluck Club.” Michael served as a Major in the Air Force and as the Chief of Pediatric Services at Vandenberg US Air Force Hospital in San Diego, CA, from 1972 to 1974. He completed a fellowship in …