New HRP dean dies at 55

Frank O. Brady, who began his tenure as dean of the School of Health Related Professions just last month, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack Monday morning at his home in South Dakota while preparing to move his family to Buffalo. He was 55.

President William R. Greiner called Brady's death a "terrible loss for UB."

"He was excited to be joining the UB community, and we were delighted to have him here. He was an energetic, intelligent, talented professor and dean," Greiner said. "His death represents a lost opportunity for us, and an enormous loss for his family. Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies go out to his wife and children."

Funeral services are being held today in Vermillion, S.D.

Before joining UB, Brady had been dean of the Division of Health Sciences at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine.

Brady, who also held the faculty position of professor of clinical laboratory sciences and nutrition, earned his doctorate in biochemistry from Duke University in 1969. He spent four years as a postdoctoral research fellow at Columbia University before joining the biochemistry faculty at the University of South Dakota. He was promoted to full professor in 1982 and was named dean of the health sciences division in 1992.

During his tenure, Brady was a visiting scientist at the MRC Toxicology Unit in Carshalton, Surry, England, and from July 1988 to December 1991, spent one-quarter of his professional time as a Kellogg National Leadership Fellow, sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. During his fellowship, he traveled throughout the United States and abroad, participating in activities in Antarctica, Venezuela, China and Canada.

He held five research grants, including three from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the function of proteins that bind to heavy metals, and published 49 papers and 35 abstracts in his research area. In addition, Brady received more than $1.2 million in education grants from the Department of Health and Human Services to support training programs for nurse anesthetists and physician assistants.

His professional activities included serving as chair of the Great Plains Regional Research Committee of the American Heart Association and participating in several activities of the NIH's Biochemistry Study Section.

Brady was an NCAA-certified swimming referee and state director of South Dakota's College Swimming Officials Association and played basketball regularly. He recently had undergone a physical and received a clean bill of health.

He is survived by his wife, Patriciann Furnari; two sons, Sean and David; a daughter Danielle, and a daughter-in-law, Melissa.

Stephen Englert dies at 52

Stephen P. Englert, manager of contract services in Facilities Planning and Design, died Oct. 29 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital following a short illness. He was 52.

Englert, who had 30 years of service to UB, received his bachelor's degree from UB and held several positions in University Facilities, including director of design and construction, and code compliance manager.

"His legacy can be seen in the buildings, grounds and infrastructure across the campus," said Richard Noll, manager of planning and programming in Facilities Planning and Design.

Memorial contributions may be made to "The Stephen P. Englert Family," in care of Kathy Tagliarino, 29 Mona Drive, Depew, N.Y., 14043.

James Long dies at 92

James E. Long, a former faculty member in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, died Nov. 10, one day before his 93rd birthday, in Buffalo General Hospital after a brief illness.

Long, who joined the UB faculty in 1946, received a bachelor's degree from UB in 1924 and graduated from the UB medical school in 1931. During his career, Long established a private general-medicine practice on Parkside Avenue in Buffalo and also was affiliated with Buffalo General Hospital as an associate physician. When he retired in 1977, he was awarded a Citation of Professional Medicine by the UB medical school.

A veteran of World War II, Long joined the Army in 1942 and served as a major in the 20th General Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, Unit. He served in the China-Burma-India Theater and, while stationed in India, was awarded a commendation for research in malaria treatment.