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September 08, 2010

Kurt Bertram was found dead on Aug. 29 in his Rochester apartment. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

Bertram received his master of science last spring and was about to embark on his Ph.D. studies this fall in the Toxicology Training Program.

A member of the Department of Environmental Medicine, Bertram engaged in various humanitarian efforts, such as work with the Protestant Chapel Community.

The UR flag will be lowered when details of a funeral are known.

Ostrander is a member of the class of 2013

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