Emil Pfitzer

It is with sadness that we report that SOT Past President Dr. Emil Pfitzer passed away on July 20, 2007. He led the Society during its 25th anniversary year (1985–86) and was a member of the 40th Anniversary SOT Task Force. In addition, he was an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Society’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Chapter.

Dr. Pfitzer was a graduate of the University of Chattanooga, and received an Sc.D in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Pittsburgh. Early in his career, he was on the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Cincinnati. In 1972 he began 20 years of service at Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc., becoming the Vice President of toxicology and pathology. Following his retirement in 1994, he became President of the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials. He also served as an adjunct professor at several colleges and as a consultant to numerous institutions.

Dr. Pfitzer was a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences and a Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology. He is survived by his three children and six grandchildren.