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Acknowledgments<br />

I would like <strong>to</strong> thank <strong>Jonathan</strong> for his guidance, support, barbeques and boat trips over<br />

the last three-and-a-bit years. I am also very grateful <strong>to</strong> Andy Payne who supervised<br />

me during my period of work at GSK Harlow, and <strong>to</strong> Bob and Phyllis who made my<br />

stay there much more enjoyable than it would otherwise have been.<br />

I am of course thankful <strong>to</strong> the technical staff at the University of Manchester,<br />

especially Val, Gareth and Rohana; and <strong>to</strong> Phil and John at GSK. Madeleine and Jim<br />

have always been very helpful when I’ve been stuck squinting at the crystal structures<br />

they always seem able <strong>to</strong> solve. Johanna and Eric also deserve a special mention for<br />

their assistance with everything EPR, and for their willingness <strong>to</strong> let me taint their<br />

machines with organic compounds.<br />

I have enjoyed spending the past years with members of the <strong>Clayden</strong> group both inside<br />

and outside of lab. Particular thanks <strong>to</strong> Betson, Wes, and Tim for proof reading and<br />

generally being great friends and lab-neighbours. I am also incredibly grateful <strong>to</strong><br />

Nuria, Beckii, Olga and James for the conversations, and over the past months for<br />

allowing me <strong>to</strong> experiment vicariously. Cousin It for being generally great, Heloise for<br />

being a wonderful hostess, Lluis for general mischief in Japan, Worral for his company<br />

through the night-time hours (both lab and pub), Vas for being Vas, and Simon for his<br />

enthusiastic morning greetings and Glas<strong>to</strong>. I am been grateful <strong>to</strong> everyone else for<br />

contributing <strong>to</strong> a friendly atmosphere, in particular Abby, Riz, Tom, Damo, Steve,<br />

James, Jordi, Boris, Pickworth, and Uli Uli Uli Uli.<br />

I have been very fortunate <strong>to</strong> have had a string of insightful men<strong>to</strong>rs over the years; <strong>to</strong><br />

them I am indebted for the care and time they have taken in educating me and my<br />

peers. I am grateful <strong>to</strong> my parents for always supporting me in everything I do, and<br />

being there <strong>to</strong> offer advice or support whenever I need it.<br />

Special thanks of course go <strong>to</strong> Giudi, for far <strong>to</strong>o many reasons <strong>to</strong> list. Her support,<br />

<strong>to</strong>lerance and love over the last three years have helped me <strong>to</strong> get through the lows and<br />

embrace the highs.<br />

– LLFF<br />

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