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Chris spent his entire professional life at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø, starting as a lab technician in 1974, later completing his PhD, part-time, then becoming a Research Fellow and eventually on to Senior Lecturer, Admissions Tutor and a passionate Outreach Lead for the Division.

HeÌýwas most loved by our undergraduate students owing to his bubbly personality and boundless energy for assisting students under all circumstances. He had a tremendous enthusiasm and love for Biochemistry, SMB and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.
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Many of us have worked alongside him for many years and will be deeply affected by the news. For a glimpse of his personality, you are invited to read thisÌýinterview with Chris by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Spotlight:Ìý

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Chris retired in 2019 but unfortunately, a yearÌýago, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Via Facebook he shared the details of his disease andÌýtreatment from the perspective of a biochemist with his many followers, many of whom were current or former Biochemistry students.
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Chris will be greatly missed by all.
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For information about contributing to a message for his family, please contact SMB Administrator, Tabitha Owen: tabitha.owen@ucl.ac.uk