We could add a bit of Brillouin dynamics to this cocktail and 🔥

Noted.

I am missing it too!!

It is Germany, not Heidelberg 🙂. And Berlin does not count as Germany

John’s legacy will continue to inspire. As a developmental biologist, I was profoundly touched by his intellect, generosity, and vision. The Gurdon Institute embodies his belief in creativity and excellence in science. That is his torch that we will carry forward.

2) The secret of his chalk drawings: John was renowned for his ability to draw morphogenetic events, e.g. gastrulation, in real-time. Once he 'confessed' that he drew them in green chalk before the class starts, and during the lecture, he followed the trace.

Two beautiful memories stand out:
1) John, The Mad Hatter: Seeing Sir John dressed as the Mad Hatter at the Gurdon Institute Christmas party was unexpected and perfect at the same time. He was radiant with joy, and his costume was absolutely perfect, it suited his playful spirit wonderfully.

John was always approachable, whether for scientific or political discussions. He was a constant presence at Institute seminars, and there was invariably a key, incisive question coming from him.

He created the Gurdon Institute, a top scientific centre at the heart of Cambridge, both geographically and intellectually. My time at the Gurdon Institute began shortly after he received the Nobel Prize.

And of course, a legacy of Science, and great institute.

Couldn t be said better. Great scientist, noble person, great mad hatter at Gurdon parties, best gastrulation drawings on greenboards already pre drawn in disguise by him. 🙂

indeed, so one should start writing early enough

Order or disorder? 🙂

Congratulations Ale!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉