We are devastated to share the news that former Part II student, friend and collaborator Professor Philippa Borrill died over the Easter weekend following a rare immune system disorder (HLH). Philippa graduated in Plant Sciences in 2010 before moving directly to the John Innes Centre for her PhD. She was a fantastic scientist, collaborator and mentor, and a close friend to many.
The John Innes Centre has opened a book of remembrance for anyone who would like to share their memories of Philippa or tributes to her, and published a dedicated memorial page where other ways to remember and celebrate her life will be added in the coming days and weeks.
Image: Professor Philippa Borrill on a visit to the Department of Plant Sciences, Cambridge in May 2024. Credit: University of Cambridge.