I only just learned of Joe’s passing.  He was a much valued colleague, never tiring of learning more and asking questions.

I am saddened to learn of Dr. Gally’s passing. He was always a stern yet fair and excellent teacher. I am not ashamed to say that I have often quoted his infamous words “ I said what I meant and I meant what I said” to my own students. Though his candle no longer burns, the lights he kindled in his classes will keep shining.



SUCH FUN AS HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS, IN SPITE OF MY CHURLISH BEHAVIOR. I THINK OF YOU OFTEN. YOU LEFT YOUR MARK.

I learned today  (March 11, 2021) that you died.  All that I know and understand about science I learned from two scientist, one was Joseph Gally and the other James Russell.  Joe taught me molecular biology and immunology and I still have the books on immunology he gave me upon graduation from Meharry Medical College.  Meharry was very fortunate to have Joe Gally as a professor, and I am eternally proud to call him a friend.  Very few men have given me as much as Joe Gally gave to me; friendship, brotherly advice and financially support for my children while in college in the worst of times.
My biggest regrets are: did not remain in contact and that I will never repay the support Joe gave to me.
PF Gadson Jr.

I was a premed student in Meharry’s summer program in the 70’s. Dr Galley taught us in the are of biochemistry . Dr. Galley was so “into” his work and to have been exposed to that level of expertise along with his obvious honest concern for us as students  was actually a spiritual experience that continues to connect with me in such an uplifting and deep way so that when I think of him with that inherent squint that he had and the way that he oozed of the essence of his lectures I get that feeling of awe and of being given a great good hug.  Such a warm feeling.  Thank you Dr. Galley.

Dr. Joe Gally graduated from Pomona College in 1960 and was awarded a graduate fellowship to continue his studies at the Rockefeller University in New York.  He assisted Dr. Gerald M. Edelman with research that led to the discovery of the chemical structure of antibodies, for which Dr. Edelman received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.  Later, Joe returned to Pomona to teach in the Chemistry Department.  In 1968, he accepted a unique position teaching immunology and molecular biology to students at Meharry Medical College, a position he held for two decades.  In 1987 he joined the Neurosciences Institute at Rockefeller, relocating to La Jolla when the Institute moved west in 1993.  Pomona College is proud of its connection to this accomplished researcher, educator, and loyal Sagehen.  

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Joseph Anthony Gally

9 febrero, 1938 – 17 septiembre, 2020

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