Sheldon Malcolm Wolff (1930-1994) was a physician and scientist, investigating causes of inflammation.
Wolff earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in 1952 and a medical degree from Vanderbilt University in 1957.
In 1960, he joined the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, eventually serving as the clinical director.
[1] Wolff was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1983.
[1] He notably trained and mentored many great leaders in his career, including Jerome Kassirer, Anthony Fauci, and former president of the Association of American Medical Colleges, Jordan Cohen.