William S. Sly, M.D., Emeritus Professor and Chair of Biochemistry from 1984 – 2010, has passed away at the age of 92. You may read details of Dr. Sly’s life and career in Newslink.
Dr. Sly defined us as “the BMB family” through his leadership, integrity, and scientific excellence. We will be forever grateful. We extend our deepest condolences to Dr. Sly’s family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Dr. Sly’s name to:
- The William S. Sly MD Centennial Chair in Biochemistry at the St. Louis University School of Medicine. Donations should specify the William S. Sly chair fund.
- National MPS Society (P.O. Box 14686, Durham, NC 27709). This organization provides education, research funding, advocacy, and direct support to patients and families living with mucopolysaccharidosis.
Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 7148 Forsyth, 63105. A memorial Mass beginning at 11 a.m. will follow the visitation. Dr. Sly’s obituary can be found here: William S. Sly
