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Chris Higgins

b. 1955

British geneticist and Vice-Chancellor of Durham University

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About Chris Higgins

Born 1955. Chris Higgins is a British geneticist.

Personal life

Higgins is not currently married, although he has been married twice. He has five daughters, two from his first marriage and three from the second.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Durham University, Royal College of Music, Imperial College London, University of Dundee
Positions held
Vice-chancellor of Durham University
Awards
Portland Press Excellence in Science Award; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences; Academy of Medical Sciences; European Molecular Biology Organization; FRSA; Royal Society of Edinburgh
Also known as
Christopher Francis Higgins

People in Chris Higgins's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Chris Higgins's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Higgins?

British geneticist and Vice-Chancellor of Durham University

When was Chris Higgins born?

Chris Higgins was born on 24 June 1955.

What is Chris Higgins's occupation?

Chris Higgins is a geneticist.

What nationality is Chris Higgins?

Chris Higgins is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Higgins

· Wikidata: Q5106880

· DBpedia: Chris Higgins (academic)

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