Dr Bhaskar Chatterji was born in West Bengal on 30/11/1954. Multiple school friends testify to his all round abilities in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits. He graduated from medical school in Calcutta and in his post-graduate years undertook dual training in oncology surgery and radiotherapy. He chose to pursue radiation oncology as a lifetime career.

In 1980, he married a fellow doctor, Madhumati Gupta. Together they had two sons. In 1995 he, his wife and family emigrated to New Zealand. He and Madhumati completed their New Zealand Registration Examinations and Bhaskar subsequently obtained a position in the Oncology Department, Auckland Hospital, in 1996 as a radiation oncology trainee. He successfully completed his part 1 examination at first attempt in 1998 and was in the final stages of preparation for his part 2 examination at the time of his untimely death on 5th January 2002.

Bhaskar is remembered by all in the Oncology Department for his gentle presence, his quiet sense of humour, and his ever ready helpfulness. He is greatly missed both personally and professionally. He is survived by his wife and two sons ages 18 and 12.