Chris had a warm heart and an enquiring mind. He was as interested in people as in science and always began conversations with a smile. I first met Chris after I joined Astex in 2001. As one of the company’s founders Chris would attend scientific meetings, where his enthusiasm, knowledge and desire to learn, but not to instruct, stood out. He was rightly proud of his role in creating Astex but was most pleased by being able to apply the knowledge that he had gained to his own research, finding medicines for neglected diseases like tuberculosis.
Chris’s generosity and hospitality were experienced by many, from inviting friends and students to formal dinners to hosting the annual Abell Group party at Christs College. As pro-Vice Chancellor for Science, Chris committed himself whole-heartedly to making a difference. He frequently discussed his hopes for the future, brimming with ideas and plans to attract funding to Cambridge and increase access to its expertise by collaborations with industry and other educational institutions.
As a visitor to his group since 2018, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside both Chris and Katherine. Chris’s integrity, humour and enjoyment of science were always evident and will be missed by us all.
Chris had a warm heart and an enquiring mind. He was as interested in people as in science and always began conversations with a smile. I first met Chris after I joined Astex in 2001. As one of the company’s founders Chris would attend scientific meetings, where his enthusiasm, knowledge and desire to learn, but not to instruct, stood out. He was rightly proud of his role in creating Astex but was most pleased by being able to apply the knowledge that he had gained to his own research, finding medicines for neglected diseases like tuberculosis.
Chris’s generosity and hospitality were experienced by many, from inviting friends and students to formal dinners to hosting the annual Abell Group party at Christs College. As pro-Vice Chancellor for Science, Chris committed himself whole-heartedly to making a difference. He frequently discussed his hopes for the future, brimming with ideas and plans to attract funding to Cambridge and increase access to its expertise by collaborations with industry and other educational institutions.
As a visitor to his group since 2018, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside both Chris and Katherine. Chris’s integrity, humour and enjoyment of science were always evident and will be missed by us all.
