Dr. Farr was an integral part of MRSA Survivors Network’s Advisory Board since 2006 and was a world-renowned pioneer expert on MRSA prevention and an Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Virginia (UVA). Dr. Farr directed UVA’s Epidemiology Program for 18 years and Chaired the Master of Science Program. He published 167 (co-authored) journal articles, 137 scientific abstracts and 2 books (co-editor) on catheter-related infections. As a leading expert on MRSA, his work continues today in clinical practice and he was a true leader on quality improvement. UVA was the first hospital in the U.S. to implement screening patients for MRSA and controlled MRSA in their facility. He was a mentor to MRSA Survivors Network’s founder, Jeanine Thomas and he was vital in the push for mandated MRSA screening and reporting legislation – he was a true patient safety advocate. Dr. Farr is a past president of the Society of Healthcare Epidemiologists of America (SHEA). Dr. Farr passed away on Feb. 15, 2017 from complication from MS and will be greatly missed. He was a member of our advisory board since 2006.