Roger Tsien

So so sad that we no longer have Roger with us. I feel so honored to have met him, had times to chat - once he even came to my presentation in a conference symposium, which stunned me. He also was so kind and generous with his time. One Christmas season he sent me some powerpoint pictures of bacteria plates that had been 'decorated' with bacteria expressing different colored GFPs that made wreaths, bells, Santa Claus, etc. Such a beautiful creative genius. He will be longed...

Ecclesiastes 7:2 " a good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth. Better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting, for that is the end of every man, and the living should take it to heart. What a fine scientist Mr. Tsien was, I appreciate his work on cancer research. Please except my sympathies.
Warm Regards to the family,
Renee Buchanan
Atlanta

I attended Collins Elementary School in Livingston, New Jersey. I recall that one year our teacher shared with us that a special new student (who had already skipped one grade) would be joining us in our classroom. With great anticipation, we all walked quietly, but eagerly, down the hall and into our room to see who that student was. As we entered the classroom I spotted the new boy, Roger Tsien, sitting cross-legged in front of a set of encyclopedias located in the back of the classroom....

An impressive man who made a difference in the lives of many...Hoping for you the comfort that comes from your unique memories of him as a husband, father and friend. John 14:14,15

Dear Dr. Tsien. I'm sad that I wasn't able to say goodbye. Although you didn't know me, I felt like I knew you after hearing your brilliant lecture at the American Society of Nephrology several years ago. I'll never forget how you could explain such a unique concept regarding your work in such a way that the novice could feel like they were able to understand. Your image sitting next to the Queen of Sweden during the Nobel ceremony still remains vivid in my memory. The image depicted a humble...

Roger went to high school with me and was the smartest person I have ever met. He proved that on a global stage. The entire world is the poorer for his passing.
George Jacobs

Rest well, Roger. A life fully lived with grace and style, and gifts given to all along the way.