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Trudy Mackay

b. 1952

Canadian geneticist

Geneticist Biologist
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About Trudy Mackay

Born 1952. Trudy Mackay is a Canadian geneticist and biologist, known for Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel.

Education Mackay received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1974 and Master of Science degree in 1976 in Biology from Dalhousie University.

Career and research Mackay's research investigates the environmental and genetic factors that influence quantitative traits.

Awards and honours Mackay was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2006. She was awarded the Genetics Society of America Medal in 2004 and the Wolf Prize in Agriculture in 2016. She was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2021. She is a recipient of Trinity College’s Dawson Prize in Genetics in 2018. She was elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2003. She became a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2005. Mackay was elected a Member of the National Academy of Medicine in 2024, and was awarded the Darwin–Wallace Medal in 2025.

Personal life Mackay married Robert R. H. Anholt in 1990.

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Important facts

Born
10 September 1952, Moncton
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Geneticist, biologist
Nationality
Canada
Known for
Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel
Education
University of Edinburgh, Dalhousie University, North Carolina State University
Employers
North Carolina State University, University of Edinburgh, Clemson University
Awards
Genetics Society of America Medal; Wolf Prize in Agriculture; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; North Carolina Award for Public Service; Fellow of the Royal Society; Member of the National Academy of Medicine; Darwin–Wallace Medal
Also known as
Trudy Frances Charlene Mackay, Trudy F. C. Mackay

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Trudy Mackay?

Canadian geneticist

When was Trudy Mackay born?

Trudy Mackay was born on 10 September 1952 in Moncton.

What is Trudy Mackay's occupation?

Trudy Mackay is a geneticist and biologist.

What is Trudy Mackay known for?

Trudy Mackay is known for Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel.

What nationality is Trudy Mackay?

Trudy Mackay is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Trudy Mackay

· Wikidata: Q7847286

· DBpedia: Trudy Mackay

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