It is with great sadness that I share this news: Dr. Bill Costerton, the father of biofilms, passed away on May 12th. He was a great man to so many, in so many different ways. Please see the announcement here:

http://www.inmemoriam.ca/view-announcement-296198-john-william-costerton.html

Thank you Bill, for making the world a better place. You will be missed by many, many people.