Andreas Hartmann, MD
ESSTS Chair, 2017-2020
I got to to know Dr Seonaid Anderson first through her work as Research Manager at Tourettes Action (TA) where she was in charge of the grant applications and reviews in which I then took a modest role. Then, after I became more involved in the dealings of the European Society for the Study of Tourette syndrome (ESSTS), Seonaid was instrumental in helping with the organization of the patient advocacy group meetings, which play a historical and essential part in our annual conferences. Quite naturally, this led us to co-author (with Annet Heijerman, cheers to her!) a chapter for the 2nd edition of “Tourette Syndrome” (eds. Davide Martino & James Leckman) – the “bible” in our field – on the role of patient advocacy groups in TS. It was, as before, a wonderful, fluid, good-spirited and highly efficient collaboration of which I will retain fond memories. So, for everyone planning to work with Seonaid, I can only say: lucky you! She’s a great professional and a great human being, a not-so frequent combo, and I wish her all the very best for her new adventures in the world of neurodiversity. And I hope to be one of the lucky people continuing to work with her...🙂