R olf B ernander (1956–2014): pioneer of the archaeal cell cycle

On 19 J anuary 2014 R olf (‘ R offe’) B ernander passed away unexpectedly. R olf was a dedicated scientist; his research aimed at unravelling the cell biology of the archaeal domain of life, especially cell cycle‐related questions, but he also made important contributions in other areas of microbiology. R olf had a professor position in the M olecular E volution programme at U ppsala U niversity, S weden for about 8 years, and in J anuary 2013 he became chair professor at the D epartment of M olecular B iosciences, The W enner‐ G ren I nstitute at S tockholm U niversity in S weden. R olf was an exceptional colleague and will be deeply missed by his family and friends, and the colleagues and co‐workers that he leaves behind in the scientific community. He will be remembered for his endless enthusiasm for science, his analytical mind, and his quirky sense of humour.