Michael Becker: In Memoriam
I'm rarely at loss for words, but all I can say is "thank you" to @matthewherper and team for this truly beautiful video and article "A Biotech Executive Faces End-Stage Cancer As A Patient" via @forbes https://t.co/AMP58mBq4D #HPV #cancer #awalkwithpurpose and thx @bradloncar pic.twitter.com/qlmcBrt7VB
— Michael D. Becker (@Becker_MichaelD) June 6, 2018
So sorry to hear this Sheff. What a great person and important advocate for HPV vaccination. For those who hadn’t heard of his work and his life please view @Becker_MichaelD feed & https://t.co/Wshugw1daO Would be nice if we can get #michaelbecker to trend on Twitter https://t.co/ssP0oLoPnU
— Daphne Zohar (@daphnezohar) July 10, 2019
Rest In Peace dear Michael. Thanks for all you have done! What a brave man you are. My condolences to lorie, daughters and family. You will be missed!
— Odi Bruckman (@odibro) July 10, 2019
Michael Becker was a wonderful guy. Under most difficult circumstances, he gave so much to spread the message about the importance of HPV vaccination. What a gift and honor it was to know and learn from him. RIP, my friend. You will be remembered fondly.
— Adam Feuerstein (@adamfeuerstein) July 10, 2019
Oh no! Michael was a terrific guy, biotech pioneer and gifted writer (be sure to buy his book). I just thought of him yesterday when I saw that the HPV vaccine would be offered to boys in the UK and how it would make him happy https://t.co/2G50csGTUw https://t.co/w2ibJcvWFH
— Maxim Jacobs, CFA (@MaxJacobsEdison) July 10, 2019
I’m so thankful to have known @Becker_MichaelD. There’s a saying in sports that the best players leave everything on the field. That’s how Michael was with HPV & cancer awareness, and showing us what life is all about. He lived his last years to the fullest. #awalkwithpurpose
— Brad Loncar (@bradloncar) July 10, 2019
A few words about Michael. @Becker_MichaelD pic.twitter.com/OT3NZcogb1
— David Sable (@dbsable) July 10, 2019
Hard not to tweet this in tears.
— Bursatil Biotech (@BursatilBiotech) July 10, 2019
Personally I can't thank @Becker_MichaelD enough. For teaching, for sharing his story so others dont have to go through same pain, for his advices, for all the smiles, for @MyDogHumphrey, for being an example to all of us.
Thank you, Michael. pic.twitter.com/W5szmOuBjS
One of my favourite memories of @Becker_MichaelD was a v spirited debate in we had in #ASH10 poster hall on PI3K - whether or not Semafore's SF1126 was better than Calistoga's (idelalisib). At the end he was still gracious and smiling, always the gentleman. RIP Michael. pic.twitter.com/c73jiPhUYi
— Sally Church (@MaverickNY) July 10, 2019
Waking up to the news about Michael Becker. 2 yrs ago, reading Michael's blog flipped a switch for me. Amazingly, Michael was my first follower on Twitter. We exchanged many DMs and met at ASCO18. He was such a warm, brave, and genuine guy. RIP buddy, you have left your mark!
— Sentiv (@sentivcapital) July 10, 2019
It was truly an honor to call Michael Becker a friend. He will truly be missed. Let’s all keep fighting to share his message on HPV awareness. R.I.P. my friend. I’ll miss you ?
— BIO NEWMAN (@lblegend33) July 10, 2019
Always saw him twice a year at the Tweetups, & I’ll never forget seeing him at last year’s ASCO...a big bear hug, a hearty hello. His reinvention into an advocate, and how he handled the course of his disease, gave us a lesson on courage. RIP.
— Dan Budwick (@DanBudwick) July 10, 2019
Diagnosed with HPV-related cancer, Michael Becker wanted people to know it can be prevented by vaccination. Our thoughts are with his family as we pay tribute to his life. We thank him and all who participate in clinical trials. #HPV #Cancer #VaccinesWork https://t.co/R5EBjKebdY pic.twitter.com/368LlzjGmu
— NCI Center for Cancer Research (@NCIResearchCtr) July 10, 2019
If there is such a thing as a beautiful obituary this is it. Yet it is still inadequate to describe the quality of the man that Michael Becker was. Michael Becker, 50, biotech executive and cancer activist https://t.co/15U3c9CtNj via @phillyinquirer
— Kate's Dad (@KASDad) July 10, 2019
Michael Becker was an incredible life force. His advocacy work around HPV vaccination as he himself was dying from cancer, was inspiring and moving. It was an honor to share this world with him. My heart goes out to his beautiful family.
— Mahmissa (@Mahmissa) July 10, 2019
From biotech CEO to ‘expert patient:’ HPV awareness advocate Michael Becker dies https://t.co/DexBw3U8cs
— Chris Conley (@DNA2c) July 10, 2019
Sad to hear. He was a great guy. Impacted many.
— Michael Torres, PhD (@Mykalt45) July 10, 2019
A remembrance of Michael Becker, industry veteran and outspoken advocate for the patient voice, by @BiotechSusan, CEO of @AcadForPatients and former editor @BioCentury.https://t.co/wXj0twKlH7
— Simone Fishburn (@FishburnSimone) July 10, 2019
Michael Becker found his purpose & walked in it. He shared his life experience to raise awareness of cancer from human papillomavirus #HPV & how #VaccinesWork. In doing so he became a role model of gratitude, depth & humor. RIP & heartfelt condolences to @Becker_MichaelD's family
— Jessica Adams (@RxRegA) July 10, 2019
When we recently asked @Becker_MichaelD to record this video for distribution at this year’s @IAmBiotech convention, he said yes immediately. I’m just going to leave it right here. https://t.co/mNJKHBWZWk
— Mike Huckman (@MikeHuckman) July 10, 2019
Every data point has a face: What Michael Becker taught me.
— Matthew Herper (@matthewherper) July 10, 2019
I’m going to miss @Becker_MichaelD. https://t.co/Hj0UdKjd7X
A beautiful tribute. I so admired the work he did to advocate for HPV vaccines. I hope someone is keeping track of the stats: He surely had a quantifiable impact on acceptance of vaccination.
— Lisa Jarvis (@lisamjarvis) July 10, 2019
“One thing I decided is I wanted to do something that mattered.”
— Derek Brand (@echo_nyc) July 10, 2019
You absolutely did Michael. We will all miss you.#MichaelBecker
From @BioNJ_Org event yesterday: Patient education, engagement, and empowerment in health care could be the “blockbuster drug of the century”, with the potential to achieve the “triple aim” of improved health outcomes, better patient care, and lower costs. https://t.co/VAUaSjkdNj pic.twitter.com/UTbJoONLR6
— Michael D. Becker (@Becker_MichaelD) December 14, 2018
My new blog post "Settling in at Home" at https://t.co/7xcd7ZppqX #cancer #HPV #AWalkWithPurpose pic.twitter.com/GJmmuKMkub
— Michael D. Becker (@Becker_MichaelD) May 2, 2019
Great to spend Memorial Day Weekend with my younger sister Brandy this year (far right). Such a special treat! pic.twitter.com/UHe7Vv2Xhe
— Michael D. Becker (@Becker_MichaelD) May 27, 2019
Walk with purpose #HowNotToFail pic.twitter.com/S1752hdFLQ
— Michael D. Becker (@Becker_MichaelD) February 10, 2019
