obituary Archives

Remembering William Dement: Squirt guns, a golf cart and an unforgettable spirit

Known as the “father of sleep medicine,” long-time Stanford Medicine faculty member William Dement is remembered for his charm, quirkiness and generosity.

Stanford’s John ‘Jack’ Farquhar, a pioneer in disease prevention research, dies

John Farquhar, a beloved mentor, and pioneer in cardiovascular disease prevention at Stanford, died Aug. 22 at the age of 91.

Stanley Falkow, microbe hunter, dies at 84

Renowned microbe enthusiast Stanley Falkow has died at 84. Falkow was known for his generosity, wit and remarkable scientific acumen that led to the founding of the modern field of bacterial pathogenicity — the study of how bacteria cause human disease.