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biomedical researcher

Tim Hunt, British biomedical researcher. Achievements include discovery of cell cycle regulation by cyclin and cyclin-dependent kinases. Recipient Abraham White Scientific Achievement award, George Washington University, 1993, Nobel prize in physiology/medicine, 2001. Fellow: Royal Society; member: National Academy of Sciences (foreign associate).

Background

Hunt, Tim was born on February 19, 1943 in Neston, Cheshire, England. Son of Richard William Hunt and Kit Rowland.

Education

Bachelor, University Cambridge, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Cambridge, 1968.

Career

Principal scientist Imperial Cancer Research Fund, London, since 1991.

Achievements

  • Achievements include discovery of cell cycle regulation by cyclin and cyclin-dependent kinases.

Membership

Fellow: Royal Society. Member: National Academy of Sciences (foreign associate).

Connections

Father:
Richard William Hunt

Mother:
Kit Rowland

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Official Titles

  • Sir

Awards

  • Recipient Abraham White Scientific Achievement award, George Washington University, 1993, Nobel prize in physiology/medicine, 2001.