Passing of Professor Herbert P Schweizer
Tung Hoang
I hope you are doing well in research and health.
With great sadness, I would like to inform you that Dr. Herbert Schweitzer passed away yesterday. Herbert has been suffering in the past couple of years due to Parkinson’s Disease. My last conversation with Herbert was difficult, as he called to informed me that he could no longer talk and our conversation paused many times due to his condition and that this could be our last conversation.
I would like to inform the community of his passing, so we can celebrate his life and contributions to our field, as I know he was very happy and proud to be a member of the Melioidosis Community. I know he enjoyed talking and getting to personally know many members of this community.
I was not provided with any funeral service or contribution information. But, if I find out any information, then I will let you know.
Take care.
With Best wishes and warmest aloha,
Tung
Tung T. Hoang, PhD
Professor of Microbiology, School of Life Sciences
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Torres, Alfredo G.
Rest in peace Herbert
Alfredo G. Torres, PhD, MS
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Frances Daily
Thanks Tung for informing us.
Rest well Herbert
Frances Daily
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Narisara Chantratita
Dear Tung,
Thank you for letting us know. I am so sorry to hear about Herbert's passing. Herbert was always generous in sharing his knowledge and plasmids with me, and they have been very valuable for our melioidosis research.
I will always remember his kindness and willingness to help others. He will be greatly missed and will remain in my memory.
With my sincere condolences,
Narisara
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Like so many others I was really sad to hear this news. I knew that Herbert had been ill for a long time but he kept going in adversity and many people would not have known at all. He shared our enthusiasm for melioidosis and was undoubtedly the ‘go-to’ authority on antimicrobial resistance in Burkholderia pseudomallei. But most of all he was just a lovely chap, always good company, and I looked forward to spending time with him at melioidosis meetings around the world. As others have said, he embodied the openness and collaborative spirit that characterises the melioidosis community. He will be greatly missed. My condolences go to all his colleagues, friends and family.
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Fabienne neulat-ripoll
Dear Tung,
Thank you for letting us know. I was saddened to hear about Pr Herbert's passing.
He made such significant contributions to melioidosis research and had a profound impact on the scientific community. As a pioneer in the field, he inspired many researchers. My own interest in antibiotic resistance stems in large part from his work. He will be remembered with great respect and gratitude by all who had the privilege of knowing him and benefiting from his research.
My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. He will be greatly missed.
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Direk Limmathurotsakul
Dear Tung,
I am so sorry to hear that. I still remember the first time that I met Prof. Herbert. It was when he came to Ubon Ratchathani with a junior from his team, and Prof. Sharon and I had the pleasure of showing him around. From Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital to the scenic views at Tohsang Khongjiam Hotel overlooking the Khong River, through the rice fields and back to the BSL3 facility in Bangkok. It was a memorable journey.
Prof. Herbert's contributions to melioidosis field have been immeasurable. Please convey our deepest sympathies to his family, colleagues and friends during this difficult time.
Kind regards,
Direk
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Prof. Herbert will be greatly missed！Although I have never met him in person, I have read his articles, which have been immensely beneficial for our research on the drug resistance mechanisms of Burkholderia pseudomallei. My condolences go to all his family and friends.
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Like so many others I was really sad to hear this news. I knew that Herbert had been ill for a long time but he kept going in adversity and many people would not have known at all. He shared our enthusiasm for melioidosis and was undoubtedly the ‘go-to’ authority on antimicrobial resistance in Burkholderia pseudomallei. But most of all he was just a lovely chap, always good company, and I looked forward to spending time with him at melioidosis meetings around the world. As others have said, he embodied the openness and collaborative spirit that characterises the melioidosis community. He will be greatly missed. My condolences go to all his colleagues, friends and family.
David
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zhengxiao
I am so sad to hear that. For me, Prof. Herbert is a science giant in Burkolderia drug resistance, gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace.
Xiao Zheng
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