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Zigang Dong, M.D., Dr. P.H.
In 1995 Dr. Zigang Dong was recruited by then Executive Director Dr. Harald Schmid to broaden
The Hormel Institute’s scientific research to include an important new area - cancer research.
During its first 50 years The Hormel Institute became well known for pioneering work on the biochemistry, biophysics and nutrition of lipids, including essential fatty acids and more complex membrane lipids, and their relationship to heart disease. When it became necessary to add molecular biology, Dr. Dong came to Austin from the National Cancer Institute and immediately established
a successful Cellular and Molecular Biology lab, becoming the focus for The Hormel Institute’s further growth and development over the following decades.
1960-2008
Dr. Zigang Dong; Richard Knowlton,
The Hormel Foundation; Dr. Glenn Forbes, Mayo Clinic; President Robert Bruininks, UMN (2006 leadership)
2008 Expansion
Joins
The Hormel Institute as Assistant Professor
Sets Up Cellular & Molecular Biology Lab
Member, Masonic Cancer Center, UMN
Associate Professor
Professor
Named 5th Executive Director
The Hormel Foundation Board of Directors
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