Tribute to Alan McCarthy, 1955 - 2025

I am deeply saddened to learn alan has passed. I was an undergrad student at Liverpool uni between 2002-2006 and have incredibly fond memories of proffesor McCarthy’s lectures and practical sessions. Very much a man who had a great passion not only for his work but also in helping to instill his passion in others! I am a secondary school science teacher today who was greatly inspired by him. I still to this day talk about him during my discussions with students and about my enjoyment of teaching microbiology. Thank you Professor. Rory B-V