Biotechnology pioneer Dr Geoff Cox, who has died aged 77
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Tributes are being paid to Dr Geoff Cox, a pioneering leader in the US biotechnology industry who grew up in Ipswich, after his death aged 77.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor, he was married for 54 years to wife Kay.
Geoff, who passed away after a short battle with brain cancer, oversaw approvals of a number of “orphan drugs”, medicines to treat rare diseases, which have changed the lives of thousands of patients.
After moving to the US, he retained strong links with Suffolk, and was a lifelong Ipswich Town supporter.
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