We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of our mentor, colleague, and friend John Bartlett, M.D. on Jan. 19. John’s career included academic positions at UCLA, Tufts, and Johns Hopkins University where he also helped to establish the Infectious Disease Division and served as its chief for 26 years. His early work demonstrated the connection between C. difficile and antibiotic-related colitis and he was an early pioneer in establishing HIV treatment guidelines. As a renowned expert in many subjects, John’s work had a profound effect on areas including respiratory tract infections, bioterrorism threats, anaerobic pulmonary infections, and antimicrobial resistance.

In addition to the many significant contributions that helped build the ARLG, John designed and led the ARLG mentoring committee in the initial years of the grant. To date, the ARLG mentoring program has provided mentorship and career-development opportunities to more than 45 mentees and has achieved John’s vision to train the next generation of clinician scientists in antibacterial resistance.

Widely remembered for his kindness and generosity, John’s legacy and the impact of his work will continue to benefit and inspire others for generations to come. We extend our heartfelt condolences to John’s family and many friends. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in honor of Dr. Bartlett can donate a tribute gift to the IDSA Foundation which will be recognized in the IDSA Jean and John G. Bartlett Member Lounge in Arlington, Virginia.