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Manchester scientists recognised with Academy Fellowship
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Two scientists from The University of Manchester have been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Judith Allen, Professor of Immunobiology and Graeme Black, Professor of Genetics and Ophthalmology and Deputy Director, Biomedical Research Centre will join 45 other UK researchers who have been elected to the renowned body.
The Fellows have been elected for their contribution to medical research and healthcare, the generation of new knowledge in medical sciences and its translation into benefits to society.
This year's elected Fellows have expertise that spans paediatrics, genetics, neuroscience and oncology among many.
Thirteen of the new Fellows are women, representing 28% of the total elected in 2016. The total women in the pool of candidates was 25%.
Graeme Black said: “It is an honour to be elected: my work focuses on understanding the molecular basis of rare inherited conditions associated with blindness and aims to improve the diagnosis, management and treatment of such conditions.
“Such a recognition is a reflection of the fact that this is a scientific area that has seen huge progress over recent years, including work done in the University of Manchester and within St Mary's and the Manchester Royal Eye Hospitals.
“Consequently this also underlines the hope there is that further progress can be made, here and elsewhere, to build on such foundations.
Judith Allen said “I am honoured that the academy of medical sciences has chosen to recognise my contributions to parasite immunology and macrophage biology.
“I very much looking forward to working with the academy, particularly on their efforts to support and recognise the value of teams in science.”
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These new Fellows represent the amazing diversity of talent and expertise among the UK medical research community. Through their election to the Fellowship, we recognise the outstanding contributions these individuals have made to the progress of medical science and the development of better healthcare
Professor Sir Robert Lechler PMedSci, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences
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Professor Sir Robert Lechler PMedSci, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences said: "These new Fellows represent the amazing diversity of talent and expertise among the UK medical research community. Through their election to the Fellowship, we recognise the outstanding contributions these individuals have made to the progress of medical science and the development of better healthcare.
“Thanks to the experience and expertise of its Fellows, the Academy can play a crucial role in addressing the great medical challenges of our time, such as maintaining health in an ageing population, the spread of non-communicable diseases and multiple morbidities.
"We work with our Fellowship to create the essential connections between academia, industry and the NHS and beyond, to strengthen biomedical research and facilitate its translation into benefits for society.
“We are delighted to welcome this year’s new Fellows to the Academy and I look forward to working with them all in the future."The new Fellows will be formally admitted to the Academy at a ceremony on the 29th June 2016.
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For further information, contact:Giorgio De Faveri, Senior Press Officer, Academy of Medical Sciences t: 020 3176 2180 e: giorgio.defaveri@acmedsci.ac.uk
The Academy of Medical Sciences is the independent body in the UK representing the diversity of medical science. Our mission is to promote medical science and its translation into benefits for society. The Academy’s elected Fellows are the United Kingdom’s leading medical scientists from hospitals, academia, industry and the public service. We work with them to promote excellence, influence policy to improve health and wealth, nurture the next generation of medical researchers, link academia, industry and the NHS, seize international opportunities and encourage dialogue about the medical sciences.
Further details may be obtained from The Academy of Medical Sciences, 41 Portland Place, London W1B 1QH. Tel: 020 3176 2183 http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk