Bill Harris (neuroscientist) facts for kids

William Anthony Harris (born November 26, 1950), often called Bill Harris, is a famous Canadian-born neuroscientist. A neuroscientist is a scientist who studies the brain and nervous system. He is a Professor of Anatomy at Cambridge University in England. He is also a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, which means he is a senior member of that college.

Who is Bill Harris?

Bill Harris was born on November 26, 1950. He is known for his important work in understanding how the brain and nervous system develop. He has spent many years teaching and researching at Cambridge University. From 2006 until he retired in 2018, he was the head of the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at Cambridge. This department studies how living things work and grow.

Awards and Honours

Professor Harris has received many special awards for his amazing work. These awards show how important his discoveries are in science.

• In 2007, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very high honour for scientists in the United Kingdom.
• Also in 2007, he was made a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. This award recognizes top medical scientists.
• In 2012, he became an elected member of the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO). This group includes leading researchers in life sciences.
• In 2017, he received the Waddington Medal. This medal is given by the British Society for Developmental Biology. He earned it for his research on how the visual system, which helps us see, develops.