Professor Neil Bulleid

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It is with great sadness we report the passing of Prof. Neil Bulleid.

Neil was a respected member of our academic family, a wise, thoughtful and supportive colleague and friend to many of us. He will be greatly missed by both staff and students here at the University of Glasgow and by his many collaborators and friends across the international academic community.

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Michelle Robb

Neil and I worked together closely when he was Director of Institute, and I was Head of Admin. Both of us were kept busy by the often-trying logistics of running the place. You’d always be pleased to see me, but it would be short-lived. I’d tell you all about the problems and everyone who wanted money, then you’d start looking at your watch … It was a demanding role being the Director, but you didn’t sweat it. One of the best things about you was your ability to not get worked up when things went wrong. You were sensible, calm and very much on the ball – nothing got past you. I appreciated your wisdom, decisiveness and efficiency which made my job a lot easier. And you were funny! A man of few words but your wry observations always made me laugh. Anyway, I won’t go on too much – I can see you somewhere starting to look at your watch! Just to say I will miss you friend and always remember you with a smile. Michelle Robb …

May 1, 2023
4:45 pm

Sophie Bradley

I am so very sorry to hear of Neil’s sudden passing and am sending my thoughts to his family and friends at this time. I moved to the University of Glasgow in 2016 as research fellow, joining the Institute for Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology which was led by Neil at the time. This was a transition to independence position, and Neil’s mentorship and guidance as I moved through this phase of my career was truly invaluable. My 5 years in Glasgow were very enjoyable – it makes such a difference to work with people who are friendly, supportive and colleagiate – qualities that Neil had in buckets. My fondest memories of Neil are when I regularly bumped into him with Ian and Richard for morning coffee in the Gilchrist – a perfect way to start the day with a chat and a laugh with colleagues 🙂 When I decided to leave Glasgow for a new position, Neil was extremely supportive and encouraging, and his advice helped me more than he probably realised. Everytime I saw Neil when I visited Glasgow since leaving in 2021, he always seemed so pleased and happy to catch up! I am one of …

April 28, 2023
5:15 pm

Gordon Lindsay

It was with deep shock and sadness that I learned of Neil’s untimely death. My sincerest condolences to Susan, Nick and family. Neil was a first-class scientist, inspirational leader and valued colleague who always displayed a wonderfully positive attitude to life. I was proud to count him as one of my close friends. I’m especially grateful to Neil and Ian Salt for their valued support and friendship over the past 18 months when I’ve been unable to join them on the golf course. You will be greatly missed, Neil, both on and off the course. …

April 27, 2023
2:06 pm

Claudia Chieruzzi

I met Neil in 2019 to discuss my undergraduate final-year project. Upon completion, I hoped to return to his lab for an unpaid internship. He, however, offered me a temporary job instead. This eventually led me to come back to Bulleid’s research group two years ago and become one of his students. I will always feel extremely lucky I stepped into his office in the first place. Recently I’ve learned that like me, many other people owe Neil the fortunate position they are at, thanks to his support at the beginning of their careers. I think he chose to give people a chance for self-development because, as a true educator, Neil didn’t prize excellence, but rather he led you to strive for improvements. While being very approachable, Neil managed to keep a healthy, professional screen between him and his staff. In the only real personal conversation we had, he reminded me how you need to learn that often things in life can change unexpectedly. These words have resonated with me for some time now, especially during the past few weeks. You’d think that such teachings come from experiences and that these experiences would make a person a bit weary …

April 16, 2023
3:22 pm

John Christie

I feel extremely lucky to have worked alongside Neil when he took over and reshaped the Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology at Glasgow. I have learned so much from him and grown as person under his guidance, which I’m sure many staff and students can relate to. He was truly an inspiration on every level. He will be hugely missed as a mentor, colleague and a friend. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. …

April 12, 2023
7:43 pm

Adam Dobson

It is a privilege to have been Neil’s colleague. I am one of many who will always be grateful for all he did for us. He went above and beyond to help me start my independent research, just as he helped so many others. He was always generous with his time, and his unshakable patience and calm were inspirational. He was kind and wise, witty and warm, and he will be missed awfully. My deepest sympathies to the Bulleid family. …

April 11, 2023
11:06 pm

Tom Van Agtmael

I was shocked to hear about Neil when on holiday. Neil was a friend, colleague and mentor. As mentioned by others, he always made time for people. I will forever be grateful for the support and help he gave me throughout my career in Glasgow. He always made time to discuss ideas, helped shape our research and really helped me progress in my career. Collaborating and working with him was a true joy. Outside work, meeting up after work on Friday (in person or via zoom during the pandemic) was always the right thing to do. I will miss him. My thoughts are with Susan and the rest of his family at this incredible difficult time. …

April 11, 2023
11:53 am

Marie Anne Pringle

I would like to express my deepest condolences to Susan and the rest of the family upon hearing of Neils passing. I started working with Neil when he moved to Glasgow to set up his new lab in 2009. Throughout the 13 years of working with Neil, we saw many changes together, from lab space to students and staff. Our core group of staff shared many experiences together, some of which will always remain with me. Neil was a great boss to work for, a fantastic mentor and supervisor to the various PhD students who entered the lab by always being friendly and welcoming with an open door policy at all times. He was a great scientist and will be greatly missed within the scientific community. Neil will be sadly missed by all who met him. …

April 10, 2023
10:50 pm

Claire Carberry

I was so sorry to hear the sad news about Neil’s passing. I worked with Neil for many years and he was a great boss, colleague & friend. He was always so supportive and a kind person. He had a good sense of humour and I cherish the time we worked together. I still cannot believe I won’t see him again and my heart goes to Susan and his family. He always lit up talking about their holidays, dog walking and his grandchildren – I’d never seen him so happy showing photos of them. He will be truly missed by his friends and colleagues. Claire x …

April 10, 2023
12:27 pm

Tim Tavender

In 2005, I was unpublished, with no experience of protein folding or human cells. Despite this, Neil had the faith to employ me on his flagship grant. It took me years to appreciate what Neil’s actions demonstrated; he was committed to seeing and developing the potential in people. Neil was rarely swayed by names or showpiece publications, though he recognised them as part of the modern science reality and encouraged us to aspire accordingly. However, working in the Bulleid lab was primarily about excellent people conducting robust experiments and acquiring knowledge because it was relevant, not because we were chasing the next big thing. It was grounded and it was real; an extension of the man himself. Neil’s reach was global. I met international postdocs and students who envied the camaraderie evident in the Bulleid lab. Many took heart from Neil’s supportive advice, which contrasted with the high-pressure, high-stakes existences they felt part of. Neil’s abilities to alleviate pressure and calmly manage individuals were among his greatest assets. It speaks volumes about his character that Neil maintained this approach while consistently securing high-quality grants and regularly producing enduring publications. My lasting memories of Neil are from the year after …

April 6, 2023
1:50 pm

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