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Tributes and Bluegrass Tunes Toast George Siggins

Toe-tapping bluegrass music and tributes from friends and former colleagues honored George “Bob” Siggins, professor emeritus at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), during a retirement party on Thursday, November 12, at The Auditorium at TSRI.

Siggins, who joined TSRI in 1983, focused his research on the molecular and electrophysiological effects of neuropeptides, abused drugs and neuropathology on the brain’s nerve cells. Of particular interest to Siggins have been the effects of alcohol addiction.

In addition to neuroscience, however, Siggins has enjoyed a career in music, playing the banjo and steel pedal guitar. Well known in folk music circles, he performed with such names as Joan Baez and Tom Rush. He was also a founding member of the Charles River Valley Boys in the 1960s, whose members re-united for the “Siggins Fest” celebration. Between sets of the bluegrass group, with Siggins on banjo, tributes and a slide presentation lightly roasted Siggins and feted his accomplishments and career.

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TSRI Professor Emeritus George “Bob” Siggins, an accomplished musician, plays his nearly 100-year old banjo during the recent “Siggins Fest” celebrating his retirement. (Photo by Cindy Brauer)

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Tributes and Bluegrass Tunes Toast George Siggins