title: Priscilla Schaffer (1941-2009): a stalwart herpesvirologist.
abstract: Priscilla Ann Schaffer died from complications of Parkinson's Disease on 18 November 2009. Priscilla was a colleague and a friend, as well as being a stellar member of the virology community. She was a longtime Journal of Virology reviewer, a member of the editorial board, and a frequent contributor. Her energy and enthusiasm for virology, her students, her colleagues, and life in general were exceptional. She will be missed. Her colleague Donald Coen has prepared a memorial celebrating her life and accomplishments.
authors.forename: Donald
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Coen
mesh_terms: D006564:Herpesviridae / Q000502:physiology*; D006566:Herpesviridae Infections / Q000821:virology*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D054884:Host-Pathogen Interactions; D006801:Humans; D014779:Virus Replication