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Richard Houlston
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Houlston in 2017
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| Born | 10 July 1956 Reading, Berkshire, England
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| Fields | Medical genetics |
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Richard Somerset Houlston (born 10 July 1956) is a British scientist who studies genes and health. He is a professor at the Institute of Cancer Research in London. There, he studies how our genes and groups of people are connected to diseases like cancer.
Studying Genes and Health
Richard Houlston went to several universities to become a scientist. He studied at Charing Cross Hospital Medical School and the University of London. He earned advanced degrees, including a PhD, which means he became an expert in his field. He also studied at Imperial College London.
What He Does
Professor Houlston's main work is finding out why some people are more likely to get cancer than others. He looks for special changes in our genes that might increase this risk. By understanding these genetic links, scientists can learn more about cancer. This research helps in finding new ways to prevent or treat the disease.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Professor Houlston has received many important awards for his work. These awards show that he is a leading expert in his field.
- He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP). This means he is recognized as a top doctor.
- He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath). This shows his expertise in studying diseases.
- In 2010, he became a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci). This is a big honor for medical scientists.
- In 2017, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). The Royal Society is one of the oldest and most respected scientific organizations in the world. Being a Fellow means he is among the very best scientists.
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