In Memoriam: Dr Brian H Davies (1938-2022)

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Brian Davies died peacefully at his home in Aberystwyth on May 5th , 2022. Our condolences go out to his wife, Susan, and their two children, Rebecca and Matthew. Brian was a native of Rhyl, North Wales. His undergraduate degree was in Biochemistry from the University of Liverpool, but he studied for a PhD at…

In Memoriam: Synnøve Liaaen-Jensen, March 1, 1932-April 22, 2022

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Synnøve Liaaen-Jensen was the true queen of carotenoid research. She stood out among her fellowcarotenophiles, both literally and figuratively; her Norwegian attribute of tall stature guaranteed thatshe was always easy find at conferences and her blonde head often towered above her colleagues. Evenmore striking were her intellect and personal presence. I suspect that few of…