I met Scott when he was a postdoc and I was a graduate student at the University of Minnesota. From day one I learned from him.  He always supported me, showed great interest in my research and definetely helped me become a better scientist. I will always remember one phrase he taught me: "Don't give me no shit." This was Scott someone who needed to get to the bottom of the matter and wasn't happy to stay on the surface. He was definitely more than a lab mate, Scott was a very good friend. I have great memories of the dinners Pep and I shared with him and Paula, as well as when they decided to come to Barcelona for our wedding. I will always keep your friendship in my memory. Paula, please accept our deepest condolences. All the love to you and your son, Pep and Natàlia

I had the honor of working with Scott at the U.  One time, my being very frustrated with my experiments not working and saying to him it that it seems like 90 percent of what I try doesn't work, he wisely responded with "that's why they call it research not just 'search'"  Indeed, Scott was an excellent chemist and put in the hours needed to overcome such hurdles to success.

This news saddens me greatly.  Scott Yokum was an outstanding postdoctoral fellow with me for two and a half years (March 1998 to August 2000) in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.  For much of that time, he was supported by a prestigious and competitive fellowship from the United States Public Health Service (USPHS).  Scott worked hard and smart, 6 days a week, 12 hours a day, starting at 6 a.m. or earlier, and not even breaking for lunch.  Sometimes we would head to the parking lot together, and our conversations covered not only chemistry, but sports and other subjects of mutual interest. He was extraordinarily creative, independent, and productive, and looked upon with awe and admiration by his labmates.  I am not at all surprised by  the testimonials offered in this forum by Scott's coworkers from his subsequent professional career, which further compound the tragedy of his untimely loss.  Scott was kind and generous, and leaves a lasting legacy.  My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends.

I worked in a professional capacity with Scott. He was wonderful to work with, bringing so much to the team. We will miss him very much. 

I have known Scott since 20001. We worked together at TransTech from 2001 to 2014, then from 2018 to 2023 at Cambrex High Point. Scott is a great chemist, an excellent project manager, a highly disciplined person, best coworker ever. Rest in peace Scott!

Scott Yokum, Colleague, Friend, Husband and Father
Scott started working for TransTech Pharma in mid-August, 2000, 3 weeks after I started.
For the first 2 years, TTP  focused on creating combinatorial libraries for projects such as the “TTProbes” and a 20000 compound library for Rigel Therapeutics. Scott’s previous experience helped us all learn how to work with solid supported reagents for combinatorial chemistry.
Scott worked on many therapeutic targets for TTP, but his main focus was finding new drugs for diabetes. He was made a group leader for one of the projects, which started his track to becoming a project manager.  Working with Scott, it became apparent that he had a knack for retaining information. It seems like it was a daily thing to hear “How did we do this reaction? And the answer would be, ask Scott, and he would remember all of the details.”
In 2013, I was laid off from TTP, so Scott and I took a short break from seeing each other on a daily basis.
In 2014, Scott was laid off as well from TTP, and PharmaCore immediately grabbed him up. When he crossed the loading dock from 4170 to 4180, it was a great day for us at PharmaCore. He fell into the project manager role very easily.
Personally, I knew Scott for almost 23 years. We lived in the same neighborhood. We swam in the same pool with our kids. We enjoyed talking football, Scott was an LSU fan (the other Tigers) and a Pittsburg Steelers fan. Scott enjoyed playing golf, which I had the pleasure to play with him on occasion. Scott enjoyed drinking Diet Coke and Miller Lite. 
Most of all, Scott enjoyed his wife and son. He was always talking about taking his son to wrestling practice and matches. He was so proud to be a father.
I will miss you, Scott. You were a great part of my life.

To me he will always be Big Dog. To know him was to respect everything about him.
Someone that would always have your back.
In the trenches together at TTP.

I am very shocked and sad to learn that my dear friend and colleague Scott is no longer with us.  I had the pleasure of working with Scott for about 6 years on various projects.  It was the diabetes project where Scott and I worked very closely and provided me an opportunity to get to know Scott even better.  His work ethics, commitment, kindness, and humor truly inspired me during the time worked together .  He was the first one to arrive in the morning and usually the last one to leave.  He was a role model to me.  
While you are not with us today, you will always live in my heart and mind.  I will cherish all our wonderful conversations.  I am grateful for the time I got to interact with you.  Your extraordinary life inspires me to be a better person.  May you rest in peace my friend.
Yours lovingly 
Sameer

It’s so sad and shocked to hear Scott’s passing away. He was one of the most inspiring figures at TransTech. For years, he was always the first chemist showing up in the lab, working all day long with a smile on his face. 
He was always helpful and friendly. Besides chemistry, I also learned a lot from him about life. We sometimes joked that we were “brothers from different mothers”.
My prayers are with his family and friends!
Yours heart-broken,

Rongyuan Xie

I am deeply saddened for the lose of one of my tru friends. Although it has been about 16 years the last time I met him, his picture are resonating in my memory with good memories of the time we spent at TTP.
May God Rest His Soul in Peace!

There are only a few individuals in our life that we look upon with respect and value them as a person.  Scott is one such colleague who will be missed dearly.  It is with a heavy heart that I say that I will miss him.  May his soul RIP and I pray the Almighty to give his family all the strength to tide over this difficult phase in their life.  It is a short time that he lived on earth to reach the divine, but a good one where Scott made a difference to others life.

I was deeply shocked by the passing of Scott. He was a man of true integrity. I had the privilege of working closely with him on numerous discovery programs, including the most challenging one on diabetic indications, where I witnessed his remarkable character. I learned a great deal from him, especially in the way he maintained composure during tough project times and the generous help he offered to me as well as to others.

The memories of the wonderful times we shared at TransTech will forever remain with me. 

My  condolences to his family during this difficult time.

RIP my friend.

Mohan 


Good Bye, my friend. You were a man of great character and kindness, and you helped me through many difficult times. You will be missed.

My deepest condolences to his family and beloved!
He was a tru friend a very polite and helpful man.
May God rest his soul in peace!!
Taleb AlTel

I am shocked and very sad for the loss of Scott. He was one of the most decent guy that I used to work with at TTP. I send my condolences to his dear  family and closed relatives.  We had so many good memories with him.  He was always caring, giving, and decent person. We will always remember him in good memories.
R.I.P. dear Scott!!!.  
Mustafa Guzel (former colleague).  

I am shocked and very sad for the loss of Scott. He was one of the most decent guy that I used to work with at TTP. I send my condolences to his dear  family and closed relatives.  We had so many good memories. He was always caring, giving, and decent person. 
R.I.P. dear Scott!!!. We will always remember you in good memories. 
Mustafa Guzel (former colleague).  

Scott and I started at TransTech about the same time in 2000.  He was absolutely one of the nicest people I have worked with and a true friend. I enjoyed working alongside Scott and shared great moments and joyful conversations!  I am grateful he offered to help me out in my difficult times.
I am stunned and shocked at this great loss.  My condolences and prayers to his family.  Rest in peace my friend.

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Scott Yokum

1 mai 1970 – 22 juillet 2023

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