Background
Heyningen, Veronica Van was born on November 12, 1946 in Bekescsaba, Hungary. Daughter of Laszlo and Anna (Eisler) Daniel. arrived in Britain, 1958.
educator geneticist researcher
Heyningen, Veronica Van was born on November 12, 1946 in Bekescsaba, Hungary. Daughter of Laszlo and Anna (Eisler) Daniel. arrived in Britain, 1958.
Bachelor in Natural Sciences, Cambridge (England) University, 1968; Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1971; Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1970; Doctor of Philisophy in Genetics, Oxford (England) University, 1973.
Beit Memorial postdoctoral fellow mammalian genome unit, Medical Research Council, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1974-1976; postdoctoral fellow human genetics unit, Medical Research Council, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1977-1981; scientist, Medical Research Council, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1981-1986; senior scientist, Medical Research Council, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1986-1991; special appointment, Medical Research Council, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1991-1992; section head cell genetics, Medical Research Council, Edinburgh, Scotland, since 1992; member molecular cell and medicine board grant committee, Medical Research Council, Edinburgh, Scotland, since 1994. Chairman genome mapping committee Human Genome Organisation, 1996. Honorary professor of University Edinburgh Faculty Medicine, since 1995.
Trustee National Museums Scotland, since 1994. Member Genetical Society (treasurer 1993-1997), Human Genome Organisation, numerous other genetics and biology organizations.
Married Simon Van Heyningen, June 29, 1968. Children: Paul, Eleanor.