In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor Sue (Margaret Susan) Povey [1942-2019

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Margaret Susan Povey, or Sue, as she liked to be called, passed away on January 11, 2019. Sue was a research scientist who made her mark in many different areas of human genetics: gene mapping, gene nomenclature, genetic variation and disease, and until her death, the disease tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). As well as an active research program, Sue held many positions of responsibility among which were Deputy Director of the MRC Human Biochemical Genetics Unit (1989–2000); Council Member of Human Genome Organization (HUGO) (1996–2000), Member of UK MRC Molecular & Cellular Medicine Board (1997–2000), Vice president of HUGO Europe (1999–2005), Member of Wellcome Trust Molecular and Cell Panel (2001–2005), Editor in Chief of Annals of Human Genetics (2000–2007), Tuberous Sclerosis Association Medical Advisors’ panel (till 2019), and Trustee/Director for HUGO London (1999–2019). She also held the prestigious title, Haldane Professor of Human Genetics, from 2000 to 2007.