Alzheimer’s Society is deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of Professor Stuart Pickering-Brown.   Stuart made significant contributions to dementia research and was a recognised authority within the genetics of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly frontotemporal dementia. Alongside the lasting impact of his scientific contribution, Stuart also made a great impact on the lives and careers of those around him, through his extensive knowledge and inspiring mentorship. While we had only just begun to work with Stuart in his role as a new member of our Research Strategy Council, his desire to engage with and improve society’s awareness of dementia made him invaluable to the dementia community.   We send our sincerest condolences to Stuart’s family, friends, and colleagues. …

Terribly sorry to hear about Stuart’s passing. I met him a few times as part of my role in the technology transfer office of the University and every encounter was a treat. His enthusiasm for science was infectious even (especially?) for a non-specialist like myself. My thoughts are with his family and friends.  …

It was with much sadness we heard the news of Stuart’s passing. A brilliant man and a wonderful friend and neighbor. We will cherish our memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and their family. Much love ❤️ Bridget. Jonathan and Caity Gray  …

I first joined Stuart’s lab as a PhD student in 2012, and enjoyed working with him so much that I stayed with him for a postdoc and then a fellowship. He was deeply knowledgeable and enthusiastic about dementia research, which I found very inspiring. I will always remember him as an incredibly kind, caring and supportive mentor. He was always there for me and could always calm me down when I was having a science-panic, which was probably quite often! It was Stuart who encouraged me to apply for fellowships, gave me the confidence that I was ready to take the plunge then coached me through the application process. Whilst Stuart was very passionate about dementia research, he also understood the importance of work-life balance, which meant that our lab was a happy lab. Stuart would delight in telling us about his family, stories from the farm or his latest foodie revelation. Our lab dinners were never boring. It was Stuart who practically forced me to try a squid ink dish for the first time at a tapas restaurant and it turned out to be one of my favourite foods. I’m very grateful to Stuart for everything he did …

I am very saddened to hear about Stuart. I first met him in the mid 1980s and he was always very kind to me (which I never forgot) and always insistent that I get an education (which I did). I feel for his family but it’s also a tragedy for the research he cared about so passionately. So long Stuart, gone much too soon. I won’t forget you.  …

I was so saddened to hear the news about Stuart and am still finding it hard to believe. I have known Stuart since I did my PhD in Manchester (in the 90s) when he was working in Frank Owen’s group that shared lab space right next to my groups in the Stopford building. As ‘young’ scientists back then, it was very obvious to me that he had an enormous passion for his work and loved ‘all things genetics!!’ and I always knew he would end up being a successful scientist. Many years later Stuart and I had offices near each other, but this time in the AV Hill building. I will remember Stuart for the conversations we had about many of the things he loved in life (such as fine dining and homemade cooking, and turning left on a plane), and sharing a post-conference dinner pint (or two), and more recently about his very fast mini. I will miss him very much and my thoughts go out to his family at this time.   …

I was saddened to hear of Stuart’s premature death. My thoughts are with his family at this time.  He was a very talented scientist in the field of dementia research and he will be greatly missed by staff and students at the Unversity.  …

Stuart was a kind man and a brilliant scientist. We met in 2008 in a company activity at an event near to the university. He supported us strongly of our interests in neurosciences and we had been in collaboration since then. All of the PR repeat antibodies we produced were recommended by him as well as c9orf72.    We will miss him dearly.  …

I was so saddened to hear of Stuart’s death this morning. He was a fine scientist and a good man. One of the best. I always enjoyed his company and valued time spent with him for both personal and professional reasons. He will be missed by many and my condolences of course to his loved ones and colleagues. I shall remember him with real fondness and respect. Such a loss.  …

I was truly saddened to hear of Stuart’s death and my heart goes out to his family and friends. I’ve worked with Stuart over the past 10 years through his unwavering support for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Despite his exceptional scientific knowledge and track-record in dementia research, Stuart always took the time to explain his work to me to enable the public to understand the progress being made and benefit from the message of hope that brought to people with dementia and their families. He was committed to engaging people with research and was passionate about the success of the charity. He played a pivotal role in helping the charity to establish itself and grow, and his legacy will continue through the research, campaigning and engagement work we continue to be able to do as a result. …