John Bradfield (scientist)
Encyclopedia
John Bradfield is a British
biologist
and entrepreneur
, most famous for his role as the founder of Cambridge Science Park
, the first Science Park
in Europe.
Dr. Bradfield was Chairman of Addenbrooke's NHS Trust from 1993 to 1997.
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In 1992 Bradfield received an Honorary Degree from Cambridge University.
In 2007 he was awarded a Knighthood in the New Year honors list in recognition of his services to science, business and to the community of Cambridge.
United Kingdom
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biologist
Biologist
A biologist is a scientist devoted to and producing results in biology through the study of life. Typically biologists study organisms and their relationship to their environment. Biologists involved in basic research attempt to discover underlying mechanisms that govern how organisms work...
and entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
, most famous for his role as the founder of Cambridge Science Park
Cambridge Science Park
The Cambridge Science Park, founded by Trinity College in 1970, is the oldest science park in the United Kingdom. It is a concentration of science and technology related businesses, and has strong links with the nearby University of Cambridge....
, the first Science Park
Science park
A research park, science park, or science and technology park is an area with a collection of buildings dedicated to scientific research on a business footing. There are many approximate synonyms for "science park", including research park, technology park, technopolis and biomedical park...
in Europe.
Education
Dr John Bradfield CBE is a Fellow of Trinity College since 1947. He is a former pupil of the County Grammar School - now Hills Road Sixth Form College - where he won a scholarship to study natural sciences.Cambridge Science Park and Career
In 1975, Trinity College, under Bradfield's guadiance, founded England's first science park on the outskirts of Cambridge. Dr Bradfield spearheaded the creation of Cambridge's research and business campus in the early 1970s, and was its director for many years.Dr. Bradfield was Chairman of Addenbrooke's NHS Trust from 1993 to 1997.
Awards
In 1985 he was awarded CBEOrder of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
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In 1992 Bradfield received an Honorary Degree from Cambridge University.
In 2007 he was awarded a Knighthood in the New Year honors list in recognition of his services to science, business and to the community of Cambridge.