FESTSCHRIFT
Introduction Curt D. Furberg
generous advice, encouragement, and capacity to nurture was limitless. He was second to none in his loyalty to colleagues and friends. This Festschrift is testimony to how John Laragh touched and influenced those around him. Ten former fellows, collaborators, and colleagues were invited to pay tribute to him. Their personal experiences, commentaries, and anecdotes highlight and illustrate his extraordinary legacy. Those of us who were fortunate to have met and interacted with John have been truly privileged.
Correspondence: [email protected]
doi:10.1093/ajh/hpu139
Initially submitted June 17, 2014; accepted for publication June 17, 2014.
© American Journal of Hypertension, Ltd 2014. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: [email protected]
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John Laragh was a remarkable man whose numerous contributions exceeded what typically can be achieved during a lifetime. Throughout a professional career of more than six decades, John was a world leader in the field of hypertension. His scientific contributions had a major impact on both science and patient care. He was also a gifted educator and caring mentor. Indeed, his most enduring influence may be as a role model for clinicians everywhere, as well as for the many scientists whose career development he profoundly influenced. His
Introduction Curt D. Furberg
generous advice, encouragement, and capacity to nurture was limitless. He was second to none in his loyalty to colleagues and friends. This Festschrift is testimony to how John Laragh touched and influenced those around him. Ten former fellows, collaborators, and colleagues were invited to pay tribute to him. Their personal experiences, commentaries, and anecdotes highlight and illustrate his extraordinary legacy. Those of us who were fortunate to have met and interacted with John have been truly privileged.
Correspondence: [email protected]
doi:10.1093/ajh/hpu139
Initially submitted June 17, 2014; accepted for publication June 17, 2014.
© American Journal of Hypertension, Ltd 2014. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: [email protected]
American Journal of Hypertension 27(8) August 2014 995
Downloaded from http://ajh.oxfordjournals.org/ by guest on August 13, 2015
John Laragh was a remarkable man whose numerous contributions exceeded what typically can be achieved during a lifetime. Throughout a professional career of more than six decades, John was a world leader in the field of hypertension. His scientific contributions had a major impact on both science and patient care. He was also a gifted educator and caring mentor. Indeed, his most enduring influence may be as a role model for clinicians everywhere, as well as for the many scientists whose career development he profoundly influenced. His
