Roger Hendrix: Gentle Provocateur

J Bacteriol. 2018 Apr 9;200(9):e00058-18. doi: 10.1128/JB.00058-18. Print 2018 May 1.

Abstract

Roger W. Hendrix was at the forefront of bacteriophage biology for nearly 50 years and was central to our understanding of both viral capsid assembly and phage genomic diversity and evolution. Roger's warm and gentle demeanor belied a razor-sharp mind and warmed him to numerous highly productive collaborations that amplified his scientific impact. Roger was always completely open with scientific ideas while at the same time quietly agitating with a stream of new ways of thinking about problems and nudging our communities to search for innovative solutions: a gentle but highly effective provocateur.

Keywords: bacteriophages.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article
  • Portrait
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriophages*
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • United States
  • Universities
  • Virology / history*

Personal name as subject

  • Roger Hendrix