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Biotech innovator Alejandro Zaffaroni of Atherton dies at 91

Original post made on Mar 5, 2014

Alejandro Zaffaroni, an innovator in biotechnology and drug delivery systems, and generous humanitarian with close ties to Stanford, died peacefully at home in Atherton on March 1 at age 91.

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Posted by Conscience
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Mar 5, 2014 at 12:42 pm

Thank you to the Zaffaroni on their investment in Breast Cancer health and the Breast Imaging Center at Stanford.

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Posted by Shawn
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Mar 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm

I cut Mr. Zaffaroni's hair for a few years around the 1990's. He was a very down to earth man that made me feel comfortable. We had many interesting conversations.

Farewell Alex, it was a pleasure knowing you!

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