A message from Tanya’s family and friends:

With great sadness, we share the tragic news that Tagan Griffin passed away suddenly at age 37. We are heartbroken to lose this amazing and bighearted father, partner, son, friend, and biotech colleague. Tagan is survived by his loving partner Tanya and his son Bodhi (5 years old) and daughter Sophia (4 months old). Tagan’s children were his pride and joy.

Tanya and Tagan both have a loving support system of friends and family that have bonded together to help Tanya and her kids with the love and support they need during this time of grief. We understand that there are many others who wish to help, and we’d like to provide an option here to contribute. The funds will be used to benefit his two children’s lives in a way that Tagan would have wanted. As an accomplished scientist and loving father, we know he would have wanted Bodhi and Sophia to keep feeding their curious minds and to have fun while doing so.

Tanya truly appreciates the sentiment of love and support from all her friends and family during this challenging time.