Errol Friedberg: A life in writing

Abstract

Errol Clive Friedberg, who died at the end of March 2023, was the first Editor-in-Chief of the journal DNA Repair. He was an influential DNA repair scientist, a synthesizer of ideas, and an accomplished historian. In addition to the research accomplishments of his laboratory groups, Errol Friedberg provided enormous service to the DNA repair community though organizing major conferences, journal editing, and writing. His many books include texts about DNA repair, histories of the field, and biographies of several pioneers of molecular biology.

Keywords: Biographical sketch; DNA Repair editor; Memoriam.