Randall Jay (Randy)
Randall Jay Cohrs (Randy) was born to Richard and Marjorie on February 11, 1952.
Randy died suddenly on July 30, 2021.
He has two brothers: Richard (Ricky) and Daniel (Danny).
Randy died suddenly on July 30, 2021.
He has two brothers: Richard (Ricky) and Daniel (Danny).
Randall J. Cohrs, Ph.D.
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Dr. Cohrs practicing his lecture.
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European Society for the Translational Medicine (EUSTM) - Randy was chair - he is also perfecting his Santa look.
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Dr. Randall Cohrs Memorial - August 6, 2021
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Festschrif
Graciously, the journal VIRUSES has given his friends and colleagues an opportunity to assemble a Festschrift by which to recognize and remember the legacy of Randy Cohrs.
Lasting Legacy
On March 28, 2025, Rich asked AI to compile an answer to the question, "What is teh Legacy of Dr. Randall Cohrs?'
It returned the following as an answer:
Legacy of Randall CohrsDr. Randall Jay Cohrs, often referred to as Randy, left a significant legacy in the field of virology, particularly in the study of alphaherpesviruses and varicella zoster virus (VZV) latency and reactivation. He was a dedicated researcher and mentor who contributed extensively to the understanding of VZV transcription and its role in causing diseases like shingles. His work extended from his deep compassion for patients to the cutting-edge molecular mechanisms of virus transcription control, helping to bring practical therapies and vaccines to the clinic.
Randy established the Colorado Alphaherpesvirus Latency Society (CALS) in 2011, which aimed to share scientific insights and foster collaborative research efforts among virologists. He was also the president of CALS and a key figure in the Rocky Mountain Virology Association, where he played an active role in organizing meetings and discussions.
In addition to his research contributions, Randy was known for his generosity and kindness. He was often seen as Santa Claus at children's events, handing out $2 bills and engaging with everyone with his characteristic absent-minded professor persona.
Randy's unexpected death on July 30, 2021, was deeply mourned by his colleagues and friends. In his honor, a Festschrift was assembled by the journal VIRUSES, where scientists who attended CALS and other virology meetings were invited to contribute articles recognizing and remembering Randy's legacy.
Randy's work was supported by grants from the NIH and other organizations, and he was a co-investigator on several research projects, including the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum Virtual Network project for COVID-19.
His legacy continues to inspire and guide researchers in the field of virology, emphasizing the importance of collaborative research and compassionate care for patients.
It returned the following as an answer:
Legacy of Randall CohrsDr. Randall Jay Cohrs, often referred to as Randy, left a significant legacy in the field of virology, particularly in the study of alphaherpesviruses and varicella zoster virus (VZV) latency and reactivation. He was a dedicated researcher and mentor who contributed extensively to the understanding of VZV transcription and its role in causing diseases like shingles. His work extended from his deep compassion for patients to the cutting-edge molecular mechanisms of virus transcription control, helping to bring practical therapies and vaccines to the clinic.
Randy established the Colorado Alphaherpesvirus Latency Society (CALS) in 2011, which aimed to share scientific insights and foster collaborative research efforts among virologists. He was also the president of CALS and a key figure in the Rocky Mountain Virology Association, where he played an active role in organizing meetings and discussions.
In addition to his research contributions, Randy was known for his generosity and kindness. He was often seen as Santa Claus at children's events, handing out $2 bills and engaging with everyone with his characteristic absent-minded professor persona.
Randy's unexpected death on July 30, 2021, was deeply mourned by his colleagues and friends. In his honor, a Festschrift was assembled by the journal VIRUSES, where scientists who attended CALS and other virology meetings were invited to contribute articles recognizing and remembering Randy's legacy.
Randy's work was supported by grants from the NIH and other organizations, and he was a co-investigator on several research projects, including the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum Virtual Network project for COVID-19.
His legacy continues to inspire and guide researchers in the field of virology, emphasizing the importance of collaborative research and compassionate care for patients.