I first met Chris while doing my postdoc training with Tom Blundell, a long term collaborator of Chris and co-founder of Astex. We met many more times in Tom's home, attending the traditional annual summer party and at joint seminars in the Biochemistry and the Chemistry Department. I also had the opportunity to spend time with him while attended an informal 2 day symposium in Solva, of which I have fond memories. Every time I talked to him he listened with attention, which of course was very stimulating and illuminating. I noted the same disposition to listen to and to provide advise to all the postdocs and PhD students of the Blundell group. Chris had a brilliant mind and was great human being. He will be sorely missed by the lucky ones, including myself, that grew as scientists and individuals under his encouragement, advise and selfless support. Rest in peace dear Chris!
I first met Chris while doing my postdoc training with Tom Blundell, a long term collaborator of Chris and co-founder of Astex. We met many more times in Tom's home, attending the traditional annual summer party and at joint seminars in the Biochemistry and the Chemistry Department. I also had the opportunity to spend time with him while attended an informal 2 day symposium in Solva, of which I have fond memories. Every time I talked to him he listened with attention, which of course was very stimulating and illuminating. I noted the same disposition to listen to and to provide advise to all the postdocs and PhD students of the Blundell group. Chris had a brilliant mind and was great human being. He will be sorely missed by the lucky ones, including myself, that grew as scientists and individuals under his encouragement, advise and selfless support. Rest in peace dear Chris!
