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Eleanor Dodson
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Australia
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| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Known for | Computational modelling of protein crystallography |
| Spouse(s) | Guy Dodson |
| Children | 4 |
| Awards | FRS |
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| Fields | Biology, crystallography |
| Institutions | University of York |
Eleanor Joy Dodson FRS is an Australian-born biologist who specialises in the computational modelling of protein crystallography. She holds a chair in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York. She is the widow of the scientist Guy Dodson.
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Early life and education
She was born Eleanor MacPherson in rural Australia, the daughter of Scottish farmers. In 1958, she graduated with a degree in mathematics and philosophy from the University of Melbourne.
Personal life
She was married to fellow scientist Guy Dodson until his death in 2012. They have four children: Vicki, Richard, Philip and Tom.
Awards
- 1998 Fankuchen Memorial Award of the ACA
- 2001 Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, University of Uppsala
- 2003 Fellow of the Royal Society
- 2006 2nd Max Perutz ECA Prize
- 2010 Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, University of St Andrews
- 2011 9th Ewald IUCr Prize
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