I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear about Neil. Me and one of my lab mates Cathy catch up regularly & we always remember Neil during these chats. I had the privilege of being mentored by him during my time as a student and a postdoc in his lab. Having just moved to the UK from India, I could not have asked for a better boss!

I have so many fond memories of working with him and my time in the Bulleid lab, especially the research trip we took together to India. He made an effort to help identify new research collaborations, which is a testament to the level of commitment he showed to his students and postdocs. It was never just “all work” in the Bulleid lab, Neil always made sure we set aside time for fun, be it the early shut down on Fridays to meet at the pub, ice-skating during winters, lab days out to enjoy mini-golf, Alton Towers, and even a whole weekend at the Lake District! He participated enthusiastically in any activity that we planned.

I still remember the day he called me to tell me about his move to Glasgow. I was unable to make the move and had to take the decision to leave his lab. It was a sad day for me, but everything I learned while working with Neil will always stay with me. The way I lead my team at work today is a direct reflection of how he ran his lab, and I will always be grateful for having had the opportunity to know him, work with him & learn from him.

My thoughts and prayers are with Susan & Neil’s entire family. He was an exceptional person who touched the lives of so many people, and he will always be remembered as a great scientist and an even better human being.