Remembering Andrew Fry (1966-2024).

In this article we reflect on the life and work of Andrew Fry, a renowned molecular cell biologist and a cherished member of the scientific community at the University of Leicester, UK, who passed away on 30th April 2024 at the age of 57. His groundbreaking work on the cellular mechanisms of Never in Mitosis gene-A related kinases (Neks) made an indelible mark on the field. Alongside his scientific achievements, Andrew was an exceptional mentor, a thoughtful academic leader and a dependable collaborator. To understand what motivated Andrew, we first need to look into his background.

• Publication year

  2024

• Venue

  Journal of Cell Science

• Publication date

  2024-09-01

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1242/jcs.263478PMID 39240162
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