I had been closely working with Dr. Britton Chance from 2005-2010 on imaging mitochondrial redox state in cancer and stem cells. I had also learned much from him in daily work and personal life. Here I would like to share some of my memories and experiences including (1) Great science is not necessarily done with top-grade expensive instruments; (2) Brit was genuinely interested in and dedicated to science; (3) Brit's attention to detail and timely action; (4) Brit's open-mindedness; and (5) Brit being modest, appreciative, and caring for others.

Britton Chance has been a person of superlative quality, a close friend, a great teacher and researcher, and a well-known and revered scientist in biochemistry.

This article briefly reflects some of my interactions with Dr. Britton Chance (BC), from a perspective of his graduate student.

In this personal and reflective article, I honor the memory of Britton Chance and explain how his mentorship during my tenure at the Johnson Research Foundation greatly impacted my scientific career. I emphasize the critical role of mentors on the development of scientists and present some wonderful and remarkable attributes that characterized Britton Chance's scientific and personal style.