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Him a tireless advocate and pioneer in his field. >> it's going to be huge impact, both on people who worked closely with him, people in his lab, and on the society as a whole. it's an incredible loss. >> reporter: in geneva, staff at the u.n. and world health organization held a minute of silence for one of their own. glennis thomas, who worked for the who, was also on his way to the conference in australia. friends say the 49 year old had a big heart and infectious smile and laugh. gina missed thomas during a recent trip to chicago. >> you always think you have plenty of time. i told him i w...

Pioneer in his field. >> it's going to be huge impact, both on people who worked closely with him, people in his lab, and on the society as a whole. it's an incredible loss. >> reporter: in geneva, staff at the u.n. and world health organization held a minute of silence for one of their own. glennis thomas, who worked for the who, was also on his way to the conference in australia. friends say the 49 year old had a big heart and infectious smile and laugh. gina missed thomas during a recent trip to chicago. >> you always think you have plenty of time. i told him i was sorry i couldn't make it....