Michael Dexter
British hematologist
About Michael Dexter
Born 1945. Michael Dexter is a British hematologist, known for Cancer research and Wellcome Trust.
Education Dexter was inspired to take A levels at night school and went on study physiology and zoology at the University of Salford. After graduating, he continued in academia and received a PhD from the University of Manchester in 1974 for research into Leukemia. Dexter also received a Doctor of Science degree from the University of Salford in 1982.
He was director of the Paterson Institute for Cancer Research and the Wellcome Trust. He has authored over 360 articles in scientific journals including Nature and is an editor of four books.
Awards and honours Dexter was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1991.
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Who is Michael Dexter?
British hematologist
When was Michael Dexter born?
Michael Dexter was born on 15 May 1945.
What is Michael Dexter's occupation?
Michael Dexter is a hematologist.
What is Michael Dexter known for?
Michael Dexter is known for Cancer research and Wellcome Trust.
What nationality is Michael Dexter?
Michael Dexter is British.
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