Anne Glover (biologist) facts for kids
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Anne Glover
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Glover in 2016
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| Born | 19 April 1956 |
| Spouse(s) | Ian George |
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| Thesis | The Biochemistry and Biosynthesis of Halobacterial Membrane Proteins (1982) |
Dame Anne Glover (born April 19, 1956) is a Scottish scientist and professor. She is known for her work in microbiology and molecular biology. She was a professor at the University of Aberdeen.
From 2012 to 2014, Dame Anne was the main science advisor to the leader of the European Commission. This is a very important role in Europe. Later, in 2018, she joined a senior team at the University of Strathclyde.
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Early Life and Education
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Anne Glover was born on April 19, 1956. Her parents were Mary Johnstone and Wesley Glover. She went to school at the High School of Dundee.
She then studied at the University of Edinburgh. In 1978, she earned a degree in biochemistry with top marks. She continued her studies at King's College, Cambridge. There, she earned two more degrees. In 1981, she got her PhD. Her research was about how certain proteins are made in tiny organisms called Haloarchaea.
Career and Research
From 2006 to 2011, Dame Anne Glover was the first ever Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland. Her job was to help Scotland become even better known for science. She also helped lead the Scottish Science Advisory Committee. She was part of the Scottish Council of Economic Advisers too.
Today, Dame Anne is a professor of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Aberdeen. She also holds special positions at other research places. These include the Macaulay Institute and the Rowett Institute. She also has an honorary role at the University of New South Wales in Australia.
Working for the European Commission
As the Chief Scientific Adviser to the European Commission, Dame Anne had a big job. She gave independent expert advice on science, technology, and new ideas. The President of the European Commission would ask for her advice.
She also worked as an ambassador for European science. This meant she promoted and explained the benefits of science in Europe. During her time, the role of Chief Scientific Adviser grew a lot. It became a very important voice in European science policy. She always said that science policy should be based on clear evidence.
In 2014, there were reports that her job might be ended. Some groups disagreed with her support for using scientific evidence. This included her views on genetically modified crops. However, her role was later replaced by a new system. This new system is called the Scientific Advice Mechanism. It uses a group of seven advisors and gets advice from many European science groups.
Awards and Recognition
Dame Anne Glover has received many important awards and honors. She became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2005. In 2016, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a very high honor for scientists in the UK.
She was also the President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 2018 to 2021. This shows how respected she is in the scientific community.
In 2008, she was recognized as a "Woman of Outstanding Achievement." In 2013, she was named one of the most powerful women in the UK by BBC Radio 4.
In 2009, she was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). This was for her work as Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland. In 2015, she was promoted to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE). This honor was for her work as Chief Scientific Adviser to the European Commission.
Dame Anne has also received many honorary degrees from universities around the world. These include degrees from the University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, and University of Exeter.
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