Professor Chris Abell

Very very sad to learn about the early passing of Chriss Abell. Deepest condolences to the family and friends.

I was deeply saddened to learn of Chris' untimely passing when I received my copy of Chem@Cam in the mail in the US. I overlapped with Chris in his first year and remember the picture taken in 122 used in Finian's article. Even then it was clear that Chris had a special talent for science and was destined for great things. The last time I saw him was at Prof. Battersby's 90th birthday celebration in 2015. I was always impressed by the breadth and variety of Chris' scientific interests. My heartfelt condolences to Katherine, who I also know from her 122 days, and to Daniel

I wish Katherine and Daniel well. She may not remember but I was invited by Chris to their house as a newly minted Teaching Fellow in Chemistry at Christ's. Chris was so welcoming and supportive giving me chance in my career. I will always be thankful to him. Ralf Toumi, ex Fellow of Christ's now at Imperial College

Deep sadness when I heard about this bad new. Although, I only had the chance to work in Chris’Abell group for a short period, I can only have positive words to remember Chris. A brilliant scientist that always treated me with kindness and gave me the opportunity to work in an exciting project at the University of Cambridge. I would always be grateful about it. My deepest condolences to his family.

I am deeply saddened to hear about Chris' untimely death. I have fond memories of my post-doctoral experience in his group, working at the cutting edge of science. I would like to offer my condolences to Katherine and Daniel.

Deeply saddened to learn about the loss. My deepest condolences to the family. He will be cherished in our memories forever.

My most heartfelt sympathsies to Katherine and Daniel. Such sad news. I have been very grateful to Chris and Katherine back in the days when I was a project student with the late Joe Spencer. We were very close to the Abell group and enjoyed their generosity in the lab. I worked down in the basement with some of Chris' students and Shankar's. Their kindness did not stop when I started my PhD with Joe. I learned a lot from Chris and his group. Very happy days they were indeed. Chris' premature passing is a loss for all of us: Cambridge, Chemistry, Science and, of course, his (extended) family. RIP

What sad sad news. I first met Chris in 1991as a PhD student. I did a post-doc in the USA and the day I landed back in the UK, Chris phoned me to offer me a post-doc position in his lab. Eighteen months later, he had arranged for me to consult to a biotechnology company and that's where my career in biotech started. I remained good friends with Chris ever since and we met up regularly. My experience of Chris was a generous person, fair in his dealings with people and always willing to give up his time for the greater good. I remember asking his advice, even as recently as just over a year ago, and him suggesting meeting up over lunch to chat. And yet, I have not even touched on his scientific contributions. What fond memories I have and am very sad about his premature loss. He will be missed by many I'm sure. My thoughts and deepest condolences to his family.