Peter Hoffman

I had so much comfort from messages sent to Peter and I from Peter’s colleagues and scientific peers. Here are some examples, when I told them Peter was receiving end of life care, and to me after he died.

“Peter’s such a unique human. I’ve learned so much from your practical analysis of infection control problems and there’s been no-one’s opinions that I would trust more than yours.” Professor Jennie Wilson. University of West London

“I appreciated our friendship and am grateful for all his invaluable contributions to my professional and personal life over the last forty years plus. A true gentleman and national treasure.” Dr Berge Azadian, retired infectious disease consultant, Chelsea and Westminster.

“Peter – you remain my favourite national treasure! Thinking of you.” Carole Fry – Infection Prevention and Control Lead, UK Health Security Agency.

“The society will always be indebted to Peter. Always! I would say Peter has made a HUGE difference to IPC. I think many describe him as the David Attenborough of IPC.” Sarah Adibi, CEO, Health Care Infection Society.

“Peter has been such an important person in my professional life. I had the privilege of working with him on many guidelines over the years, and I always admired his extraordinary mind, his knowledge, the depth of his thinking and most importantly, his dedication. I learned a great deal from him.

“But what I will remember most is what a genuinely wonderful human being he is. He is thoughtful, kind and generous, and someone whose opinion I always valued. I will also always remember the blog we worked on together earlier this year. I was very happy that we had the opportunity to collaborate again on the guidelines and the blog, and this news reminded me how much I always enjoyed working with him and how much I will miss him.

I feel incredibly lucky to have known Peter and to have had the opportunity to work with him. He has made a real difference to my life, both professionally and personally, and I will always be grateful for that.

To Peter’s partner: I am so sorry that you are going through this. I hope it gives you some comfort to know how highly Peter is thought of and how much he has meant to those who have had the privilege of working with him. And when the time is right, I would feel very privileged to be invited to any event you arrange to celebrate Peter’s life. I would love to have the opportunity to remember him and celebrate the wonderful person he is.” Aggie Bak, Researcher in Evidence Synthesis, Healthcare Infection Society.

“Peter has for many years been a source of sound advice in difficult situations. His expertise is nationally acknowledged and he could solve problems others could not. He has always been very courteous and unflappable. I very much appreciated his help over the years.” Professor Peter Wilson, a retired consultant microbiologist and Professor of Microbiology at University College Hospital London.