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Tom T. Caradoc-Davies is a leading structural biologist whose work has revolutionized data collection at synchrotron facilities, particularly through innovations in high-throughput crystallography. His most-cited paper, "High-density grids for efficient data collection from multiple crystals" (2015, 75 citations), introduced a transformative method for mounting and collecting data from multiple small, radiation-sensitive crystals. This breakthrough enabled researchers to tackle challenging structural investigations using microfocus synchrotron beamlines, dramatically increasing the productivity of femtosecond and serial crystallography experiments. By addressing the critical bottleneck of sample delivery, Caradoc-Davies' contributions have accelerated the determination of structures from difficult-to-crystallize proteins, including membrane proteins and large complexes. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of modern synchrotron facilities, allowing for more efficient use of precious crystalline samples and supporting the broader structural biology community. Through these innovations, Caradoc-Davies has helped push the boundaries of what is possible in macromolecular crystallography, making him a key figure in the development of next-generation structural biology tools.