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David Barford
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| Nationality | British |
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| Thesis | Crystallographic studies on glycogen phosphorylase b (1988) |
| Doctoral advisor | Louise Johnson |
| Doctoral students | Lori Passmore |
David Barford is a British medical researcher and structural biologist. He works at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK. He studies the tiny building blocks of life, like proteins, to understand how they work.
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Becoming a Scientist: David Barford's Education
David Barford first studied Biochemistry at the University of Bristol. Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that happen inside living things.
After that, he went to the University of Oxford. There, he earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. His supervisor, Professor Dame Louise Johnson, guided his research.
David Barford's Career and Research Journey
After his studies, David Barford worked at the University of Dundee. He was part of the Medical Research Council (MRC) Protein Phosphorylation Unit. He worked with famous scientists like Professor Sir Philip Cohen.
From 1991 to 1994, he was a Fellow at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the USA. This is a well-known research center.
Working at Universities and Research Centers
In 1994, David Barford became a University Lecturer at the University of Oxford. He was also a Fellow at Somerville College, Oxford.
Later, in 1999, he became a Professor of Molecular Biology. This was at the Institute of Cancer Research in London.
Since 2013, Professor Barford has been a group leader at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. He also helps lead the Division of Structural Studies there.
Recognitions and Awards
David Barford has received many important awards for his scientific work. These awards show how much his research has helped us understand biology.
- In 2017, he received an Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of Bristol.
- In 2006, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very high honor for scientists in the UK.
- Also in 2006, he became a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
- In 2003, he became a Member of the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO).
- In 1998, he was awarded the Colworth Medal by the Biochemical Society.
