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Very sad to hear of the death of Guenter Risse, whose historical studies on plague and other diseases in San Francisco were such an inspiration for a generation of researchers. Both Visual Plague and Global War Against the Rat projects owe a lot to his generous support mhb.wisc.edu/2026/02/25/i...
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In Memoriam, Dr. Guenter B. Risse, M.D., Ph.D.
It is with deep sadness that the Department of Medical History and Bioethics shares news of the passing of Professor Guenter B. Risse. He died peacefully at home on February 15, 2026, following a long...