BARBARA GANDEK Ph.D.

I just learned of Barbara's passing, as I perused the website of the ISOQOL Annual Conference. Barbara was a smart, soft spoken, modest, and dedicated colleague who made a sustained contribution to the field of health outcomes research and assessment over a period of decades. I had the pleasure and privilege to work with Barbara as part of the IQOLQ project, led by John Ware. It was always a delight to spend time with her, and I have many fond memories of conversations that we had over the...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We have fond memories of Barbara, class of 1976 , Seaford High School. She achieved many accomplishments. Our prayers are with you. Susan Mason and Sally Mason Evans, of Smithfield, Virginia, formally of Seaford, Delaware

I am so sorry and send my heart-felt condolences to the Gandek family for your loss of such a core, loved and loving family member, gone way too early and tragically. I knew Barbara as a fellow aunt to our 3 nephews. Although our geographies limited the development of a stronger relationship, it was easy to see her great love and joy in being close, trusted and deeply involved in their lives; and how kind, smart, warm, supportive and funny (in the good way!) she was in general and to her...

I am devastated by this news! This is a huge loss to the field of patient-reported outcomes measurement! Barbara was a highly-valued colleague to anyone who worked with her. She had the highest standards for excellence in her work. She was a very generous colleague, freely giving of her time and support to colleagues and friends in need of assistance. I worked with Barbara for many years at Tufts Medical School, New England Medical Center. Her intelligence, resourcefulness and...

Kathryn so very sorry to hear of Barbaras passing. I enjoyed many conversations with her while delivering the mail at Watermill Place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.Mary