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William D. Richardson

b. 1951

Professor of Biology and Director of the Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research at University College London

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About William D. Richardson

Born 1951. William D. Richardson is a politician, biologist, biophysicist and university teacher.

William David Richardson FRS FLS (born 18 August 1951) has been Director of the UCL Wolfson Institute since 2012.

He was educated at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution, the University of Manchester (BSc Physics, 1973) and King's College London (PhD, 1978). He was a Lecturer in Molecular Genetics at University College London from 1985 to 1990 and has been Professor of Biology at the UCL Wolfson Institute since 1993.

He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2013. He is also a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London and of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

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Important facts

Born
18 August 1951, Belfast
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, biologist, biophysicist, university teacher
Education
University of Manchester, King's College London, Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Employers
University College London, National Institute for Medical Research, United States National Institutes of Health
Awards
Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences; Fellow of the Royal Society; Fellow of the Linnean Society of London
Also known as
William Richardson, William David Richardson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William D. Richardson?

Professor of Biology and Director of the Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research at University College London

When was William D. Richardson born?

William D. Richardson was born on 18 August 1951 in Belfast.

What is William D. Richardson's occupation?

William D. Richardson is a politician, biologist, biophysicist and university teacher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William D. Richardson

· Wikidata: Q23304291

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