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Matthew Hurles

b. 1974

Head of Human Genetics and Senior Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

Researcher Geneticist Biologist
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About Matthew Hurles

Born 1974. Matthew Hurles is a researcher, geneticist and biologist.

Education Hurles was privately educated at Hampton School

Research and career Hurles research investigates the causes and consequences of new mutations as DNA is passed from one generation to the next.

Awards and honours Hurles was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2019. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) and was awarded the Crick Medal and Lecture in 2013.

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Important facts

Born
1974
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Researcher, geneticist, biologist
Education
University of Leicester, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Wellcome Sanger Institute
Awards
Crick Lecture; Fellow of the Royal Society; ESHG Award; Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Also known as
Matt Hurles, Matthew E. Hurles, Matthew Edward Hurles

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthew Hurles?

Head of Human Genetics and Senior Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

When was Matthew Hurles born?

Matthew Hurles was born in 1974.

What is Matthew Hurles's occupation?

Matthew Hurles is a researcher, geneticist and biologist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew Hurles

· Wikidata: Q56084738

· DBpedia: Matthew Hurles

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