Biography

Interest and expertise

Subject groups

• Organismal biology, evolution and ecology
  • Population genetics

Keywords

DNA, forensics, Germline mutation, Homologous recombination, Illegitimate recombination, Human genetics, Human genomics

Awards

• Bernal Lecture

  On 'Molecular sleuthing: the story of DNA fingerprinting'.

• Copley Medal

  For his pioneering work on variation and mutation in the human genome.

• Croonian Medal and Lecture

  On 'Genetic fingerprinting and beyond'.

• Davy Medal

  In recognition of his contributions to the chemistry of human DNA - in particular the discovery and exploitation of hypervariable satellites in the human genome.

• Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine

  No citation available for this award.

• Royal Medals

  For his outstanding discoveries and inventions which have had major impacts on large areas of genetics. He is best known for the introduction of DNA analysis to forensic science, contributing not only the theoretical framework for application but also the

• Rutherford Memorial Lecture

  Given in Singapore.