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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 Lesley Anne Glover (born on April 19, 1956) is a famous Scottish scientist who studies living things. She is a biologist and an academic, which means she works at universities and does research.
Before her important roles, she was a professor at the University of Aberdeen. She also served as the Chief Scientific Adviser to the President of the European Commission from 2012 to 2014. In 2018, she joined the team at the University of Strathclyde.
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Early Life and School
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Anne Glover was born on April 19, 1956. She went to school at the High School of Dundee. Later, she studied biochemistry at the University of Edinburgh and earned a top degree in 1978.
She continued her studies at King's College, Cambridge. There, she earned two more degrees: an MPhil in 1979 and a PhD in 1981. Her PhD research was about how certain proteins are made in tiny organisms called halobacteria.
Her Work and Discoveries
From 2006 to 2011, Dame Anne Glover was the very first Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland. In this role, she helped make Scotland known for its great science. She also worked on committees that advised the Scottish government on science and the economy.
Today, she holds a special position as a professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of Aberdeen. She also has honorary roles at other important research institutes.
Working for Europe
As the Chief Scientific Adviser to the European Commission, Dame Anne Glover gave expert advice. She advised on science, technology, and new ideas whenever the President of the European Commission asked.
She also acted as a representative for European science. She helped explain how important and valuable science is in Europe. During her time, her role grew a lot, becoming a very important voice in European science policy. She always stressed that science policies should be based on clear evidence.
In 2014, there were reports that her position might be removed. This happened after some groups disagreed with her support for using scientific evidence, especially regarding topics like genetically modified crops. However, the role of Chief Scientific Adviser was later replaced by a new system. This new system, called the Scientific Advice Mechanism, involves a group of seven advisers and uses independent reviews from European science academies.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Dame Anne Glover has received many important awards and honors for her work. She became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2005. She was also made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in 2009.
In 2016, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), which is a very high honor for scientists. From 2018 to 2021, she was the President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
In 2008, she was recognized as a "Woman of Outstanding Achievement" for her work in science. In 2013, she was named one of the most powerful women in the United Kingdom by BBC Radio 4.
She received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2009. This was for her service as Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland and her work in environmental science. In 2015, she was promoted to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE). This honor recognized her role as Chief Scientific Adviser to the European Commission and her contributions to science.
Dame Anne Glover has also received many honorary doctorates from universities around the world. These special degrees recognize her amazing achievements and contributions to science.
