Rory Edwards Collins
Head of the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford
About Rory Edwards Collins
Born 1955. Rory Edwards Collins is a British epidemiologist and university teacher, known for UK Biobank.
Awards and honours
Collins was knighted in the
2011 New Year Honours for services to science. He was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2004 and a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2015. Collins was included in Time's 2024 list of 100 most influential people in health.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rory Edwards Collins?
Head of the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford
When was Rory Edwards Collins born?
Rory Edwards Collins was born on 3 January 1955 in Hong Kong.
What is Rory Edwards Collins's occupation?
Rory Edwards Collins is an epidemiologist and university teacher.
What is Rory Edwards Collins known for?
Rory Edwards Collins is known for UK Biobank.
What nationality is Rory Edwards Collins?
Rory Edwards Collins is British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Rory Edwards Collins
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