In Memoriam to Ryan Monfeli
In loving memory of Ryan Monfeli...
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Ryan Monfeli was a member of the Beeson Research Group from 2003-2008 during which time he was the lead researcher studying the mechanism of iron activation of the Iron Dependent Regulator (IdeR) Protein from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Ryan developed a number of agents that target IdeR and thereby block growth of Mtb. These agents are potential drug leads for treatment of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that affects about 9 million people yearly. Ryan completed his PhD in May of 2008 and started a posdoctoral position at the NIH this summer. He passed away suddenly on December 30, 2008.

In lieu of flowers the Monfeli family requests donations be made to: Messiah Lutheran Church C/O Ryan Monfeli
Dr. Ryan Monfeli Obituary

Dr. Monfeli , 31, of Rockville, MD formerly of Charleston, SC and Hartland, WI passed away suddenly December 30th, 2008 He is survived by his wife Jana, parents William and Pamela Monfeli of Charlotte, NC, sister Meredith Monfeli of New York, NY and brother Cpl. Peter Monfeli stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. He is also survived by his Grandmothers Phyllis Monfeli of Racine, WI and Lois Albright of Saline, MI, Aunt and Uncle Patricia and Dennis Wetzel of Saline, MI. Uncles Rich, Mike, Bob, and John Monfeli

Ryan was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI earning a degree in Medical Microbiology and Immunology, and earned his PhD. at the Medical University of South Carolina-Charleston, SC. in Medicinal Chemistry. He was just starting his post doctorate at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD.

Ryan will be sorely missed. His infectious laugh and radiant smile will always be remembered and cherished.

The family will receive friends on Monday January 5th starting at 4:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at: Messiah Lutheran Church, 8300 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277. The family will receive guests in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to: Messiah Lutheran Church C/O Ryan Monfeli

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