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THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY

pro bono humani generis
1230 YORK AVENUE - NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10021-6399

Joshua Lederberg
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR

December 18, 1992
Professor Dr. Nuzhat Ahmed
Center for Molecular Genetics
University of Karachi
Karachi-75270 PAKISTAN

Fax 9221-466896
Dear Professor Ahmed:

I am sorry to be unable to attend the Second International Symposium on Genetic Engineering
and Biotechnology. But I am happy to have the opportunity to extend my greetings and good
wishes. It is almost fifty years since I began my investigations of the genetics of microbes as
a young student. Throughout that time, I have earnestly hoped they might ultimately have
some fruition in beneficial applications to alleviate the huamn condition. The work
represented at your symposium is in some measure a vindication that such a dream could have
real substance. Please extend my very best wishes.

 
  

Joshua Lederberg

P.S. Thank you for sending me copy of that charming picture.