I am a Lecturer based in Lancaster Medical School and can say without hesitation I would not have been able to achieve this position without the opportunities, mentorship and consistent support provided by Trevor. I have known Trevor since 2004 when I first took up a Research Assistant role in the Psychology department at Lancaster, although it was not until 2009 that I began to work on research questions that falls within Trevor’s arena of expertise. At the time I was in my second year of an MRC/ESRC interdisciplinary PhD on childhood epilepsies. Trevor was already an internationally recognized expert in neuropsychology, and I was keen to be able to extend my research work into this arena. I understood from others in my PhD cohort that Trevor was a great supervisor and so I wished to also seek out his mentorship.

Trevor has always had an ‘open door’ (physically and metaphorically) for all students, including those who wish to develop skills in his area, and I was fortunate to be able to join is graduate research lab group. Trevor was keen to hear my research ideas and encouraged me to pursue my interests. Importantly, he allowed me access to his lab and resources even though he could not receive any formal recognition from the department as I was formally supervised by two other members of staff. The opportunity to be part of a supportive and exciting research lab environment was an influential factor in my decision to pursue a research career in the long term. My PhD topic addressed neurological disorders, and Trevor made sure that I had an audience with key clinicians in the field to help develop my career. Indeed, Trevor’s support continued beyond the PhD whilst I was working in different fixed term roles in the Psychology department, and he was clearly a highly skilled and valued colleague. An excellent and committed mentor and colleague, who many times went above and beyond to help me and for which I am very grateful. I am sure all of his students past and present would agree.