Temple University School of Medicine - Skull Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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“Dr. Marks possessed an unparelleled ability to make learning fun, and in doing so was never afraid to go the extra mile, yet always with a smile.’ Edward L. A ike ns Dawn Marks, PhD was born on July 16,1937 in the town of Shillington, PA. Her father was an engineer, and her mother a homemaker. From a young age. Dr. Marks showed great promise as a student and a scientist, graduating at the top of her high school class, and subsequently first in her class at Bucknell University. She received her DEDICATION Dawn B. Marks, Ph.D. ESTABLISHING the highest standards. doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania, before joining the faculty at Temple University. At first, she worked part time while her children were young, but in 1968 she became a full time member of the Temple faculty. Dawn Marks, the early years. 4 Dedication Dr. Marks remained at Temple for the duration of her career, wearing many different hats and tackling many diverse projects. Beyond attaining the rank of full professor, she served as assistant dean for Graduate Studies from 1984 to 1998. She also served as co-director of the biochemistry course and served on the School of Medicine's Curriculum Committee. In her spare time. Dr. Marks also helped develop computerized teaching programs and wrote a textbook, which has since been translated into five different languages. This book also became the basis for a USMLE board review book in biochemistry, which is universally referenced by medical students preparing for their boards. Her books reflected her philosophy of teaching biochemistry, which was to keep it simple and to be relevant to the practice of medicine. Fortunately for us. Dr. Marks had an extraordinary love and devotion to teaching,as evidenced by the many hours spent outside of the classroom preparing and perfecting her lectures. And how continued on page 6

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As the 100th graduating class of Temple University School of Medicine it is with a greater knowledge of medicine and a greater awareness of ourselves that we conclude our time at Temple. During the last four years, our class has changed.our country and world have changed, and yet our commitment to medicine has remained constant. On May 24,2002. we the centennial class of TUMS will walk across the new Kimmel Center stage.and although the names and location are different.the challenge remains the same On August 24. 1998 we accepted the first step in this challenge, throughout the years we have tested our endurance both as individuals and as a class,and each name that is called is acknowledgement of a success achieved. I Temple University School of Medicine • 3

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Muscle glycogen 0.15 kg Liver glycogen 0.08 kg (0.2%) Fat 15 kg (85%) Protein 6 kg (14.5%) Temple University School of Medicine • 5