I was so sad to see that Dr. Astruc had passed on.  He was a wonderful physician, scientist and  teacher.

'Juanito' was a great boss and friend to me through my many years as a neuroscientist at MCV-VCU in the Anatomy Dept. I enjoyed many dinners with Juan and Pili at their home, eating vast quantities of Pili's paella and drinking Juan's wine. He was a clear scientific thinker and a warm friend to me and my wife Mary Ellen (Richardson) and her parents. I miss him.