George Poste facts for kids

George Henry Poste is a very important scientist. He received a special award called the CBE. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society. He used to be the director of the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University.

What George Poste Does

Today, George Poste is a top scientist at Arizona State University (ASU). He is the Del E. Webb Professor of Health Innovation. He also works as Chief Scientist at the Complex Adaptive Systems Initiative (CASI). This program studies how our bodies work. It looks at our genes and uses powerful computers. The goal is to find new ways to test for diseases. They also want to monitor our health using tiny sensors. These sensors can even connect to mobile phones! He started this job in 2009.

Before that, from 2003 to 2009, he led the Biodesign Institute at ASU. He helped build it into a major research center.

Future Health and Technology

Starting in 2021, George Poste will also lead a new project. It's called the Institute for Future Health (IFH). This is a team effort between ASU and the University of Arizona. They focus on using technology to check our health from far away. This includes using digital tools for mental health. They want to help with the growing problem of mental illness.

His Work and Awards

George Poste has written over 400 research papers. He has also edited 14 books. These books are about medicines, cancer, and diseases. He has received special degrees in science, law, and medicine. Queen Elizabeth II gave him the Commander of the British Empire award. This was for his work in research and keeping countries safe.

He is currently on the board of several companies. These include Exelixis and Caris Life Sciences. He also advises important research groups.

From 1992 to 1999, he was a top leader at SmithKline Beecham (SB). This company is now called GlaxoSmithKilne. While there, he helped get many new medicines approved. He also helped with vaccines and diagnostic tests. He has also been on the board of other big companies. These include Illumina and Monsanto.

In 2004, R&D Magazine named him "R&D Scientist of the Year." He also received the Einstein award in 2006. In 2009, he got the Scrip Lifetime Achievement award. This award is voted on by leaders in the medicine industry. In 2016, he received the Arizona Bioindustry Association Pioneer Award.

He is a member of many important groups. These include the U.K. Royal Society. He is also a member of the Royal College of Pathologists. He advises several U.S. government groups. These groups work on defense, intelligence, and healthcare.

His Education

George Poste studied in the United Kingdom. He went to Bexhill-on-Sea Grammar school. He also studied at the University of Bristol.

Special Recognitions

George Poste has received special doctorates in law and science. These were for his work in health policy around the world. He is also officially certified in pathology.

He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1997. This is a very high honor for scientists. He was given the CBE award in 1999.

He is a Fellow of the UK Academy of Medicine. He is also a Fellow of The Royal College of Pathologists. He is a Member of the Council for Foreign Relations.