Background
Evans, Henry John was born on December 24, 1930 in Llanelli, Wales. Son of David and Gwladys May (Jones) Evans.
Evans, Henry John was born on December 24, 1930 in Llanelli, Wales. Son of David and Gwladys May (Jones) Evans.
Bachelor of Science, University Wales, Aberystwyth, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wales, Aberystwyth, 1955. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Edinburgh, 1996.
Scientist Medical Research Council, Harwell, England, 1955-1964. Professor genetics University Aberdeen, England, 1964-1969. Director Medical Research Council human genetics unit Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, 1969-1995.
Governor Lister Institute Preventative Medical, since 1990. Boethaave research professor University Leiden, The Netherlands, 1995-1996. Science council Alberta (Canada) Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, 1986-1999.
Chairman science council Cancer Research Campaign, London, 1990-1995, vice president since 1995. Chairman Caledonian Research Foundation, Edinburgh, since 1990. Chairman board governors Beatson Institute Cancer Research, Glasgow, Scotland, 1992-1999.
Lecturer in field.
Fellow Institute of Biology, Royal College Physicians (England), Royal College Surgeons (England). Member Edinburgh New Club.
Married Gwenda Rosalind Thomas, 1956 (deceased 1974). Children: Paul, Hugh, John, Owen. Married Roslyn Rose Angel, September 11, 1975.