Comments from Mahtash Moussavi

It is indeed hard to believe Dr. Esmail Meisami is no longer with us.  I have known Essie since 1971, when he joined the University of Tehran as new faculty of the biology department. We all were very excited to begin our graduate program and could not wait meeting the newly hired, UC-Berkley educated professor who would be teaching “Advanced Brain Chemistry class.  I still remember Essie’s happy face, big smile, and most importantly eager educating us in a totally new ways, unlike the ones we were accustomed—what an awesome memorable day and we all were very, very happy to be his student.

I feel fortunate to have known Dr. Meisami for over 41 years, first as a graduate student at the University of Tehran, then as a colleague at IBB, and later as a dearest friend and mentor at UC-Barkley. His matchless passion for teaching, giving heart, unconditional caring for his family and friends, and comforting smile would always be remembered. My sincere condolences to all, his loved ones, extended family, friends and students.  I am still in shock and cannot imagine he is gone – I will sorely miss him.

Mahtash Moussavi