28 March 2011

Lectureship accolade for Dundee scientist

A University of Dundee researcher has been selected for a prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of toxicology.

Professor Roland Wolf, Director of the Biomedical Research Institute at the University, has received the 2011 John Barnes Prize Lectureship, which is awarded biennially to a scientist who has made a major international contribution to the area of drug metabolism and drug and chemical safety.

As winner, he will have the honour of delivering the Lecture at the British Toxicology Society Annual Congress in Durham this week. Awardees are encouraged to present a summary of their work and to submit a manuscript summarising the lecture for publication in a special edition of the journal Toxicology.

The award recognises Professor Wolf’s seminal contribution to research into the genes which determine cellular and individual sensitivity to drugs and environmental agents.

Professor Wolf said, 'It is a great honour to receive this award, which is the result of the work of many researchers in my laboratory and in collaboration with scientists throughout the world.

'There are now great opportunities to improve the way we develop and use drugs. We hope that our work, as recognised by this award, has contributed to this important area of research.'

John Barnes was a pioneering toxicologist who carried out groundbreaking work and enhanced the study of the discipline in the UK. The first prize lectureship in his honour was presented in 1979 and Professor Wolf is the 17th recipient of the award.

This lecture will take place at the British Toxicology Society’s Annual Congress at the University of Durham on Tuesday, 29th March at 2pm.

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