King K. Holmes
1937-2025

With sadness, we at ASTDA share that Dr. King K. Holmes died peacefully and surrounded by his family yesterday, March 9, 2025.

King’s influence on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of STIs and HIV is nearly impossible to capture. He won ASTDA’s Distinguished Career Award in 1983, amidst nearly six decades of contributions to our field. Most critically, he helped build a robust community of STI scholars that continues to thrive today, including through the continued efforts of ASTDA.

His extensive achievements are beautifully summarized by three of his closest colleagues and friends in a 2024 issue of the STD journal.