In memoriam of Professor Bridgette Barry (March 1, 1957–January 20, 2021)

• Published in: Photosynthesis research Vol. 152; no. 2; pp. 91 - 93
• Main Authors: Thurnauer, Marion C., Britt, R. David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01.05.2022; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Adaptation; Biochemistry; Biomedical and Life Sciences; Electron transfer; Electron transport; energy; Life Sciences; oxygen evolving complex; Photosynthesis; Photosystem II; Plant Genetics and Genomics; Plant Physiology; Plant Sciences; Remembrance; spectroscopy
• ISSN: 0166-8595; 1573-5079
• DOI: 10.1007/s11120-022-00929-4

We remember our colleague and friend, Bridgette Barry. Bridgette’s numerous seminal contributions to photosynthesis research, beginning with her discovery that two functionally differentiated, redox active tyrosines are involved with the action of the oxygen-evolving complex, continue to impact studies of Photosystem II in laboratories around the world. Dr. Barry was widely recognized for employing clever adaptations of spectroscopic tools to probe unique experimental systems. Taken as a whole, she developed an in depth understanding of how biological proton coupled electron transfer reactions are subject to exquisite control over direction and kinetics. Bridgette dedicated significant time and energy in service to the scientific community. She was committed to her lab members and cared deeply that they each achieve their goals. She was an important role model and promoted women in her department and beyond. Bridgette will be deeply missed by the international scientific community and by those of us who had the honor to know her.