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Tom Blackburn

b. 1949

Industrial pharmacologist

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About Tom Blackburn

Born 1949. Tom Blackburn is a pharmacologist and scientist.

Tom Blackburn FBPharmacolS, FRSB (born 1949) is a British industrial pharmacologist.

Blackburn studied at both the University of Nottingham and Manchester University, and worked as a senior manager at ICI Pharmaceuticals, Beecham Pharmaceuticals SmithKline Beecham, Synaptic Pharmaceutical Corporation and Helicon Therapeutics.

He is the author of over 100 scientific papers, reviews and book chapters and holds over 20 patents.

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Important facts

Born
17 January 1949
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Pharmacologist, scientist
Nationality
British people
Education
Manchester University, University of Nottingham
Employers
Beecham (pharmaceutical company), Helicon Therapeutics, Imperial Chemical Industries, SmithKline Beecham
Awards
Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society; Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
Also known as
Thomas P Blackburn, Thomas Blackburn

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Blackburn?

industrial pharmacologist

When was Tom Blackburn born?

Tom Blackburn was born on 17 January 1949.

What is Tom Blackburn's occupation?

Tom Blackburn is a pharmacologist and scientist.

What nationality is Tom Blackburn?

Tom Blackburn's recorded nationality: British people.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Blackburn

· Wikidata: Q29642373

· DBpedia: Tom Blackburn (pharmacologist)

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