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Suzanne Eaton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Tom Furnival-Adams, EMBL Alumni Relations <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, EMBL experienced the loss of a cherished member of its community, alumna Suzanne Eaton.<\/a> Eaton, a Staff Scientist in EMBL Heidelberg\u2019s Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit from 1993 until 2001, was an internationally acclaimed scientist known for her work on the cytoskeleton and its role in cellular polarity, using the fruit fly as a model system. Her research at EMBL was marked by a unique blend of expertise in microbiology and developmental biology, and she was respected not only as a scientist but as a wife, mother, friend, colleague, mentor, and leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eaton\u2019s death prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from around the world about how much she meant to so many people. Those closest to Eaton sought to commemorate her legacy and created a fund that received many wonderful donations in her memory. Ultimately, they decided a fitting memorial was a new playground at the EMBL Kinderhaus<\/a> that would bring joy to EMBL children daily and reflect Eaton\u2019s creativity and generosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Recognising philanthropic support <\/h3>\n

For five decades, EMBL has thrived as a global hub for cutting-edge molecular biology research, training, and services. Open collaboration has been and continues to be at the very heart of our achievements, illustrated through a rich tapestry of partnerships woven with like-minded institutions and individuals.

\r\n\r\nWith our \u201812 moments of philanthropy\u2019 series during our 50th anniversary year, we want to express our deep gratitude towards individuals, foundations, and other supporters who have made a difference to EMBL through their vision and generosity. Each gift \u2013 whether small or large in financial terms \u2013 has helped advance science and nurture the scientists of the future in exemplary ways, illuminating the power of giving.

\r\n\r\nOur eighth moment of philanthropy is about honouring the memory of cherished EMBL alumna Suzanne Eaton by creating a joyful space that reflects her spirit \u2013 bringing happiness and inspiration to future generations at EMBL.\r\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe unanimously agreed this would be not only a perfect expression of Sue\u2019s two great loves, but a very real fulfilment of her desire to make sure people would not have to choose between a love of family and a pursuit of science,\u201d said Eaton\u2019s sister Julie Broaddus about the significance of the playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EMBL Kinderhaus, which plays a vital role in supporting EMBL\u2019s mission by providing high-quality early education and care for employees\u2019 children, has been a cornerstone of the EMBL community since 1991. Originally a parent initiative, the Kinderhaus has evolved over the years to meet the growing needs of EMBL staff and their families. For Eaton and her husband, Tony Hyman, also an EMBL alumnus, the Kinderhaus was an integral part of their lives. Their two sons, Max and Luke, both attended the Kinderhaus, and the family has fond memories of the nurturing environment it provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suzanne Eaton’s sister Julie Broaddus and others attend an exhibition of artwork created by current Kinderhaus children to mark the opening of the new playground. Credit: Massimo Del Prete\/EMBL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In early 2023, construction began on the Eaton playground, funded by memorial donations, and was completed in July 2023. The playground includes a tree house, a bird’s nest swing for the under-three-year-olds, and an exercise course for the youngest children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 4 July, Eaton\u2019s family and friends, along with current Kinderhaus staff, children, and EMBL staff, gathered for the playground\u2019s official opening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have heard from so many people what an incredibly kind and generous person Suzanne was, and a great role model for her students,\u201d said EMBL Director General Edith Heard at the playground dedication. \u201cHow wonderful that this spirit has been carried on through the generosity of her family and friends in this gift to the Kinderhaus children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the dedication, Hyman also shared personal memories. \u201cWhen it was time to consider how to distribute the extremely generous contributions that were made in her memory, it quickly became clear that it should be donated to the EMBL Kinderhaus, of which she had such lovely memories,\u201d he said. \u201cLooking at this beautiful playground, I can only think she would have been so happy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, Eaton\u2019s 90-year-old mother, Glynda Eaton, who was unable to attend the dedication conveyed her thanks to the many people involved in creatively planning and building such a \u2018special place for the kids\u2019. She recalled bringing her grandchildren there when she visited Heidelberg in the late \u201890s, so it rekindled happy memories in this special tribute to her daughter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drawing of the EMBL Kinderhaus by a current student.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

EMBL Kinderhaus Head Martina Kroeber-Sickels reflected that \u201cWe witness every day how our children explore and enjoy the new equipment.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These testimonials illustrate wonderfully how philanthropy has the power to bring joy or comfort not just to those who receive it, but also to those who give. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMBL\u2019s strength and heart lies in its people, so it is natural that we want to remember and celebrate those who have made an impact during their time at EMBL. Just as Eaton\u2019s memory and spirit live on in the Kinderhaus playground, other members of the community have been commemorated, such as through the Matti Saraste Courtyard, funded by donations from staff and alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to commemorate a loved one or a cherished member of the EMBL community, we encourage you to reach out and discuss your ideas by emailing Mehrnoosh Rayner at alumni@embl.org.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suzanne Eaton Spielplatz<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Familie und Freunde erm\u00f6glichen es, die Freude und Neugierde zu wecken, die Suzanne Eaton am EMBL verk\u00f6rperte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Im Jahr 2019 verlor das EMBL ein gesch\u00e4tztes Mitglied seiner Gemeinschaft, die ehemalige Wissenschaftlerin Suzanne Eaton. Eaton, die von 1993 bis 2001 als wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin in der Abteilung Zellbiologie und Biophysik des EMBL Heidelberg t\u00e4tig war, war eine international anerkannte Wissenschaftlerin. Vor allem war sie bekannt f\u00fcr ihre Forschung zum Zytoskelett und zur zellul\u00e4ren Polarit\u00e4t im Modellorganismus der Fruchtfliege. Ihre Forschung am EMBL war durch eine einzigartige Kombination von Fachwissen in Mikrobiologie und Entwicklungsbiologie gekennzeichnet, und sie wurde nicht nur als Wissenschaftlerin, sondern auch als Ehefrau, Mutter, Freundin, Kollegin, Mentorin und F\u00fchrungspers\u00f6nlichkeit gesch\u00e4tzt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Dank an unsere F\u00f6rderer <\/h3>\n

Seit f\u00fcnf Jahrzehnten hat sich das EMBL als globales Zentrum f\u00fcr molekularbiologische Spitzenforschung, Services und Dienstleistungen etabliert. Offene Zusammenarbeit und Forschung war und ist das Herzst\u00fcck unserer Errungenschaften, die sich in einem reichen Netz von Partnerschaften mit gleichgesinnten Institutionen und Einzelpersonen widerspiegeln.

\r\n\r\nMit unserer Reihe \u201c12 Momente der Philanthropie\u201d im Jahr unseres 50-j\u00e4hrigen Bestehens m\u00f6chten wir Einzelpersonen, Stiftungen und anderen Unterst\u00fctzenden, die durch ihre Vision und Gro\u00dfz\u00fcgigkeit einen Unterschied f\u00fcr das EMBL gemacht haben, unsere tiefe Dankbarkeit ausdr\u00fccken. Jede Spende \u2013 ob klein oder gro\u00df \u2013 hat dazu beigetragen, die Wissenschaft voranzubringen und die Wissenschaftler und Wissenschaftlerinnen der Zukunft auf inspirierende Weise zu f\u00f6rdern und die Kraft des Gebens zu verk\u00f6rpern.

\r\n\r\nUnser achter Moment der Philanthropie dient dazu, die Erinnerung an die hochgesch\u00e4tzte EMBL-Alumna Suzanne Eaton zu ehren, indem wir einen lebensfrohen Raum schaffen, der ihre Lebenseinstellung widerspiegelt und k\u00fcnftigen Generationen am EMBL Freude und Inspiration bringen wird.

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Eatons Tod l\u00f6ste eine Welle der Trauer in der weltweiten Forschungsgemeinschaft aus, die zeigte, wie viel die Forscherin vielen anderen Menschen bedeutete. Diejenigen, die Eaton am n\u00e4chsten standen, wollten ihr Verm\u00e4chtnis in Ehren halten und richteten einen Fonds ein, der viele wunderbare Spenden erhielt. Es wurde beschlossen, dass ein neuer Spielplatz im EMBL Kinderhaus ein angemessenes Denkmal w\u00e4re, welches den EMBL-Kindern t\u00e4glich Freude bereiten und Eatons Kreativit\u00e4t und Gro\u00dfz\u00fcgigkeit widerspiegeln w\u00fcrde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201eWir waren uns einig, dass dies nicht nur ein perfekter Ausdruck von Sues zwei gro\u00dfen Interessensgebieten w\u00e4re, sondern auch eine sehr reale Erf\u00fcllung ihres Wunsches, dass die Menschen nicht zwischen der Familie und ihrem Engagement f\u00fcr Wissenschaft w\u00e4hlen m\u00fcssen,\u201c sagte Eatons Schwester Julie Broaddus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Das EMBL Kinderhaus unterst\u00fctzt EMBL\u2019s Mission, indem es eine hochwertige Fr\u00fcherziehung und Betreuung f\u00fcr die Kinder von EMBL Mitarbeiter:innen bietet. Es ist seit 1991 ein wichtiger Bestandteil der EMBL-Gemeinschaft. Urspr\u00fcnglich von einer Elterninitiative ins Leben gerufen, hat sich das Kinderhaus im Laufe der Jahre stetig weiterentwickelt, um den wachsenden Bed\u00fcrfnissen der EMBL-Mitarbeiter:innen und ihrer Familien gerecht zu werden. F\u00fcr Eaton und ihren Mann Tony Hyman, ebenfalls ein ehemaliger EMBL-Mitarbeiter, war das Kinderhaus ein wichtiger Teil ihres Lebens. Ihre beiden S\u00f6hne Max und Luke haben beide das Kinderhaus besucht und die Familie erinnert sich gerne an die Umgebung und die Unterst\u00fctzung, die sie dort erfahren haben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anfang 2023 wurde mit dem Bau des durch Spenden finanzierten Eaton-Spielplatzes begonnen. Er wurde im Juli 2023 fertiggestellt und umfasst seitdem unter anderem ein Baumhaus, eine Vogelnestschaukel und einen Bewegungsparcours f\u00fcr die Kleinsten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Am 4. Juli 2024 versammelten sich Eatons Familie und Freunde sowie derzeitige Mitarbeiter:innen und Kinder des Kinderhauses sowie weitere EMBL-Mitarbeiter:innen zur offiziellen Er\u00f6ffnung des Spielplatzes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201eIch habe von so vielen Menschen geh\u00f6rt, was f\u00fcr ein au\u00dfergew\u00f6hnlich freundlicher und gro\u00dfz\u00fcgiger Mensch Suzanne war und was f\u00fcr ein gro\u00dfes Vorbild f\u00fcr ihre Studenten und Studentinnen,\u201c sagte EMBL-Generaldirektorin Edith Heard bei der Er\u00f6ffnung des Spielplatzes. \u201eWie wunderbar, dass diese Einstellung durch die Gro\u00dfz\u00fcgigkeit ihrer Familie und Freunde in diesem Geschenk an die Kinder unseres Kinderhauses weiterlebt.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bei der Er\u00f6ffnung teilte auch Hyman pers\u00f6nliche Erinnerungen. \u201eAls es an der Zeit war, dar\u00fcber nachzudenken, wie die \u00e4u\u00dferst gro\u00dfz\u00fcgigen Spenden, die zu Suzannes Gedenken gemacht wurden, verteilt werden sollten, war schnell klar, dass sie an das EMBL Kinderhaus gehen sollten, mit dem sie so sch\u00f6ne Erinnerungen verband,\u201c sagte er. \u201eWenn ich mir diesen sch\u00f6nen Spielplatz ansehe, kann ich mir nur vorstellen, dass sie gl\u00fccklich gewesen w\u00e4re.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auch Eatons 90-j\u00e4hrige Mutter, Glynda Eaton, die nicht an der Einweihung teilnehmen konnte, dankte den vielen Menschen, die an der kreativen Planung und dem Bau eines solchen \u201ebesonderen Ortes f\u00fcr die Kinder\u201c beteiligt waren. Sie erinnerte sich daran, wie sie ihre Enkelkinder zum Kinderhaus brachte, als sie in den sp\u00e4ten 90er Jahren Heidelberg besuchte, so dass diese besondere Ehrung f\u00fcr ihre Tochter sch\u00f6ne Erinnerungen wachrief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Leiterin des EMBL Kinderhauses, Martina Kroeber-Sickels, sagte: \u201eWir erleben jeden Tag, wie unsere Kinder die neuen Ger\u00e4te erkunden und genie\u00dfen.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diese Aussagen veranschaulichen auf wunderbare Weise die Kraft der Philanthropie, nicht nur denjenigen Freude und Trost zu bringen, die davon profitieren, sondern auch denjenigen, die geben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Mitarbeiter:innen des EMBL machen das Institut aus, und so ist es nur selbstverst\u00e4ndlich, dass wir uns an diejenigen erinnern, die w\u00e4hrend ihrer Zeit am EMBL etwas bewirkt haben, und sie feiern. So wie Eatons Andenken auf dem Spielplatz im Kinderhaus weiterlebt, wurde auch anderen Mitgliedern der EMBL Gemeinschaft bereits ein Denkmal gesetzt. Ein Beispiel daf\u00fcr ist der Matti-Saraste-Hof, der durch Spenden von Mitarbeiter:innen und Alumni finanziert wurde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wenn Sie einem geliebten Menschen oder einem gesch\u00e4tzten Mitglied der EMBL-Gemeinschaft ein Andenken setzen m\u00f6chten, laden wir Sie ein, Ihre Ideen mit Mehrnoosh Rayner zu besprechen, indem Sie sich per E-Mail an alumni@embl.org mit ihr in Verbindung setzen.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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