Dr. Sidney Fleischer's Obituary
Dr. Sidney Fleischer of Nashville TN, passed away on May 27, 2016 at the age of 86 in Nashville. He is preceded in death by his parents Max Fleischer and Molly Wax Fleischer; Late wife, Becca Fleischer; brother, David (Rachel) Fleischer; sister, Frances (Sol) Newman.
He is survived by niece, Sharon Fleischer; nephews, Dr. Jay Newman, Michael Newman, Amit Fleischer; friend, Dr. Ingrid Verhamme.
Dr. Fleischer was a well-respected molecular biologist at Vanderbilt University. He was dedicated to his work and cherished his relationships with his students. He enjoyed tennis and spending time with his friends. He was a world famous scientist who traveled internationally, speaking at conferences about his work. He was an author of multiple journal articles and textbooks in his field.
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