Ivan Málek [1909–1994]: a tribute

✍ Scribed by Alan T Bull

• Publisher: Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 90 KB
• Volume: 86
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0268-2575
• DOI: 10.1002/jctb.2619

✦ Synopsis

Ivan M álek [1909-1994]: a tribute CELEBRATING M ÁLEK

The year 2009 marked the 100 th birthday anniversary of Ivan Málek, academician, renowned and motivating scientist, inspiring scholar, and dedicated humanitarian. This landmark was celebrated by a conference in Prague held under the auspices of the Institute of Microbiology of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and the Masaryk Institute and which acknowledged the outstanding research achievements, and highlighted the deeply held social conscience and internationalism of this great 20 th century man. This editorial tribute is based partly on conference papers and my personal reminiscences of Málek and comments on his legacy. Having met Ivan on a few occasions, knowing several of his collaborators, and being a fellow continuous culture enthusiast, the penning of this tribute came as a signal opportunity and honour.