Dr. Daniel Gianturco, professor emeritus of geriatric psychiatry and former chief psychiatry resident at Duke University Medical Center, died Jan. 23 at the age of 73.
On campus, Gianturco worked as an advocate for underrepresented minorities and served as the head of the Black Faculty Committee's Academic Council. He also chaired the medical school's Curriculum Committee and the Private Diagnostic Clinic Advisory Committee.
As a researcher, Gianturco co-authored more than 50 articles on topics including the psychiatric effects of bereavement and widowhood and became a well-respected scientist in his field.
Funeral services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Monday at 11 a.m.
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