Neil was an inspiring mentor and a talented scientist. After a completing a short project in Neil’s lab in Manchester, I jumped at the chance to stay for my PhD and then a postdoc. I couldn’t have wished for a more encouraging and inspiring supervisor. I have many brilliant memories of working in Neil’s lab, as well as travelling to conferences and Friday night trips to the pub. Neil’s mentoring made a lasting difference to my, and I’m sure a lot of other people’s, lives and he will be greatly missed.

My deepest condolences to Neil’s family.