In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the ANCHOR study team has advised local site staff to contact ANCHOR participants who are scheduled to be seen in the next 4 weeks about whether they should come in for their appointment. If you do not hear from your site’s study staff, please reach out to them. If you are waiting to be screened for the ANCHOR study, please be patient- we WILL see you as soon as we possibly can, once it is safe to do so. In the meantime, please contact your local ANCHOR site if you have any questions or concerns.
Louis Zimmerman, In Memoriam
February 7, 2017
Dear ANCHOR CAB Members,
It is with a heavy heart we must inform you our fellow CAB member and Co-chair Louis Zimmerman has passed away. He died peacefully at home after a short illness.
Louis has been an integral part of HIV research as both a community members and study volunteer. His thoughtfulness and passion will be missed by all of his friends and colleagues.
On a personal note, I've had the pleasure of working with Louis as Co-Chair. I remember him most for his cheerful disposition and his sense of calm and joy.
He is survived by his partner Pete Trujillo. There will be a memorial service for Louis on Monday, February 13th, 2017 at:
Heartlight Center
11150 E. Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
Receiving hours are from 2pm-3pm, with the memorial service starting at 3pm.
We will be sending flowers and a sympathy card on behalf of the CAB. If you feel so inclined, you can send something personally as well.
All the best,
Fred Mazyck
ANCHOR CAB Co-Chair
Other links: Louis is featured in this video about clinical trial participation and this article on working with long-term HIV patients that includes more photos with his dog.