In Memoriam: Washington C. (Wash) Winn Jr. (1941–2011)

摘要

Washington (Wash) C. Winn Jr., (Figure) died suddenly and unexpectedly on July 3, 2011. A remarkable Renaissance man; a warm, humane person; and outstanding academic physician and scientist, Dr. Winn is remembered vividly as a contributor to understanding of emerging infectious diseases; a contemporary, effi cient diagnostic clinical microbiologist; and a treasured educator. Born in Richmond, Virginia, on April 2, 1941, he was a true scholar, graduating magna cum laude with honors in English from Yale University in 1963. All who have been a co-author with, been edited by, or shared an educational venue with him have experienced a captivating creativity, mastery of expression, and improvement in one’s own communication through his skills with the language.