ESA Mourns the Loss of John Ryan, Early Supporter of the Fight Against Sepsis in Europe

The ESA is saddened to learn about the passing of John F. Ryan, former Deputy Director General of DG SANTE, European Commission.

We are privileged to have hosted Mr Ryan at two of the ESA Annual Meetings. He listened with genuine attention and interest to ESA and contributed with clear messages and vision to connect sepsis with other priorities in the European Commission’s agenda. His presence alone was an encouraging sign for ESA and certainly contributed to raise awareness about sepsis amongst European policymakers and stakeholders.

John Ryan was known and appreciated by the entire European health community. ESA joins the chorus of condolences of many other professional organisations. Most importantly, our thoughts are with his family, relatives and close ones.