She sparkled. She had style and elegance. She was fun, generous, genuine. She was a scientist, and she was an artist.

When the profession lost Dr. Janis H. Audin, AVMA editor-in-chief emeritus, on April 22, it lost a leader, mentor, colleague, and friend.

Her influence reached beyond the veterinary profession to the greater biomedical community and the publishing world. An Executive Board proclamation recognized her unwavering dedication to excellence in scientific journalism.

Dr. Audin's contributions live on in the pages of the AVMA scientific journals and the art on the JAVMA covers. Her vision continues through the transitional work she began, creating varied electronic formats for the journals' audiences and repurposing content into opportunities such as the AVMA Ed online learning courses.

The AVMA Convention Daily News in Seattle is dedicated to our friend and colleague, Dr. Janis H. Audin.