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Albert R. Jonsen, PhD (1931-2020), a foundational figure and scholar in bioethics, died at his home in San Francisco on October 21, 2020. His extraordinary contributions to the field of bioethics and to the work and lives of countless colleagues, mentees and friends leave a rich legacy; he will be sorely missed. Please learn more at "In Memory of Al Jonsen."

Barbara Koenig, PhD, RN, Direcor of the UCSF Program in Bioethics, shared her reflections: