Gerald J. Kutcher

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Gerald J. Kutcher

<p>Gerald Kutcher, 82, emeritus Professor of History, Binghamton University, (SUNY) died unexpectedly on December 8, 2024.</p><p><br></p><p>Jerry earned a PhD in Physics from the City University of New York in 1972, and went on to pursue a career in medical physics, during which time he held research and administrative positions at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York (1989-98), the Department of Oncology, University of Ziekenhaus, Leuven, Belgium (1998-2001), and the Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York (2001-4).</p><p><br></p><p>In May 2002, Jerry earned a PhD in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, and embarked on a teaching and research career in the History of Medicine, which brought him to the Department of History, Binghamton University (2006-2022); he was also an Affliliate Scholar, Department of the History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge (2015-2020). He was a Guggenheim Fellow 2011-12. He published extensively in both medical physics and the History of Science, including his monograph, Contested Medicine: Cancer Research and the Military (Chicago, 2009).</p><p><br></p><p>Jerry was pre-deceased by his first spouse, Judy Kutcher, in 1984; he is survived by his spouse, Marilynn Desmond, and his brother, Charles Kutcher. </p><p><br></p><p>A Memorial service in Binghamton is planned in the New Year and will be announced.</p>
June 11, 1942 - December 8, 202406/11/194212/08/2024
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February 05, 2025

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February 04, 2025

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February 04, 2025

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Jerry was my mentor at MSK and Columbia. I regret not seeing him in Binghamton, where my son was a PhD student. He was a great mentor. I miss him.
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February 03, 2025

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In fond and grateful memory of Jerry.
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February 02, 2025

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February 01, 2025

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Dr Kutcher is a world class medical physicist and historian. He is the best mentor for junior faculties. He is always in my heart.
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Chip Hall

January 19, 2025

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