the IAS stating that they had "truly lost a giant", while conference delegates interviewed by the media were described as being in "total shock". Legacy On 15 July 2015, the Joep Lange Institute and the Joep Lange Chair and Fellows program was announced. The institute is meant to continue the unique combination of scientific research, pragmatism and action that characterised Joep Lange. The first funding, consisting of $20 million from private sources in the United States, has been confirmed. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs will support the Joep Lange Chair. To mark the announcement of the institute, former US President Bill Clinton has shared a video message in which he honours Joep Lange's work and emphasises the importance of carrying forward his legacy. Operations will start in late 2015. References Further reading External links Biography at The Body PharmAccess Foundation HIVeDucation AIGHD The Joep Lange Institute 1954 births 2014 deaths HIV/AIDS researchers Dutch people murdered abroad Dutch tropical physicians People from Landgraaf Academic staff of the University of Amsterdam Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 victims University of Amsterdam alumni