Book of condolences / Kondolenzbuch

Dear Marcus, Jodie, family, colleagues There are encounters and friendships which outshine any imaginable light, blinded by an exceptional being. Marcus is that beacon. We met in late 2005, as Marcus had shown interest in afamelanotide as a possible therapy in his domain of interest, urticaria. Marcus' passion to find solutions for his patients transcends the enthusiasm of most physicians, he has an explorative mind, a phantasy which only he knows how close it can come to realization. The journey with Marcus lasted 19 years, full of adventures to EMA, Bfarm, GKV, AAD, BAD and many more occasions. His humour, joie de vivre and unbridled optimism is exceptional, his energy level contagious. At 58 years he leaves a vacuum, a place not to be filled but one to remember to be aware of. The best remedy to loss of a dear colleague and human is by an insistence to keep speaking and thinking about the professional, the inspirer. There are so many things we wanted to say, to exchange and to build on, but the last occasion was not offered to us. I personally will miss Marcus' quick calls, wit, intelligence, persistence, insights and ability to think further than most. My deep appreciation for what you are, what you accomplished and the being you have become. Our condoleances to Jodie and your children, we cannot imagine what you are going through. Philippe Wolgen CEO Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals