Linda Partridge
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Dame Linda Partridge DBE
(born 18 March 1950) is a British
geneticist
, who studies the biology and genetics of ageing (biogerontology
) and age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson
's disease.
She is currently the Weldon Professor of Biometry at the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment of University College London
, Director of UCL's Institute of Healthy Ageing and Founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for the Biology of Ageing
.
She was elected to the Royal Society
in 1996 and appointed CBE
in 2003. Her second husband, Michael J. Morgan
was also elected FRS in 2005. She was elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences
in 2004, and was awarded the Linnean Society of London
's prestigious Darwin-Wallace Medal
in 2008. In 2009, she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE), while also receiving the Croonian lectureship
from the Royal Society.
In March 2009, the UKRC
announced Dame Partridge as one of six Women of Outstanding Achievement
in Science, Engineering and Technology.
She was awarded with Foreign Honorary Membership from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
in 2010.
She is a member of the Advisory Council for the Campaign for Science and Engineering
.
In 2011 she was awarded an Honorary Degree (DSc) from the University of Bath
.
Order 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...
(born 18 March 1950) is a British
United Kingdom
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geneticist
Genetics
Genetics , a discipline of biology, is the science of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms....
, who studies the biology and genetics of ageing (biogerontology
Gerontology
Gerontology is the study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging...
) and age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system...
's disease.
She is currently the Weldon Professor of Biometry at the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment of University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
, Director of UCL's Institute of Healthy Ageing and Founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for the Biology of Ageing
Max Planck Institute for the Biology of Ageing
The Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing is located in the building of the Centre for Molecular Medicine Cologne in Köln, Germany. The institute was founded in 2008 and is being developed until 2012. It is one of 80 institutes in the Max Planck Society ....
.
She was elected to the Royal Society
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, known simply as the Royal Society, is a learned society for science, and is possibly the oldest such society in existence. Founded in November 1660, it was granted a Royal Charter by King Charles II as the "Royal Society of London"...
in 1996 and appointed CBE
Order 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...
in 2003. Her second husband, Michael J. Morgan
Michael J. Morgan
Michael John Morgan FRS is a Welsh professor at City University, London. His area of research is the experimental psychology of vision, from neuroanatomy to perception and psychophysics. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2005...
was also elected FRS in 2005. She was elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences
Academy of Medical Sciences
The Academy of Medical Sciences is the United Kingdom's national academy of medical sciences. It was established in 1998 on the recommendation of a group that was chaired by Michael Atiyah. Its president is John Irving Bell....
in 2004, and was awarded the Linnean Society of London
Linnean Society of London
The Linnean Society of London is the world's premier society for the study and dissemination of taxonomy and natural history. It publishes a zoological journal, as well as botanical and biological journals...
's prestigious Darwin-Wallace Medal
Darwin-Wallace Medal
The Darwin–Wallace Medal is a medal awarded by the Linnean Society of London for "major advances in evolutionary biology". Historically, the medals have been awarded every 50 years, beginning in 1908...
in 2008. In 2009, she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE), while also receiving the Croonian lectureship
Croonian Lecture
The Croonian Lectures are prestigious lectureships given at the invitation of the Royal Society and the Royal College of Physicians.Among the papers of William Croone at his death in 1684, was a plan to endow one lectureship at both the Royal Society and the Royal College of Physicians...
from the Royal Society.
In March 2009, the UKRC
UKRC
The UKRC is a UK organisation for the provision of advice, services and policy consultation regarding the under-representation of women in science, engineering, technology and the built environment ....
announced Dame Partridge as one of six Women of Outstanding Achievement
Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition
The Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition is an annual event organised by the UKRC. It recognises women within science, engineering and technology . The exhibition was created in 2006. Between six and eight women are chosen each year to be photographed by Robert Taylor...
in Science, Engineering and Technology.
She was awarded with Foreign Honorary Membership from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is an independent policy research center that conducts multidisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems. The Academy’s elected members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business, and public affairs.James Bowdoin, John Adams, and...
in 2010.
She is a member of the Advisory Council for the Campaign for Science and Engineering
Campaign for Science and Engineering
The Campaign for Science and Engineering is a non-profit organization which promotes science and engineering in the UK. It focuses on arguing for more research funding, promoting a high-tech and knowledge-based economy, highlighting the need for top-quality science and maths education at all...
.
In 2011 she was awarded an Honorary Degree (DSc) from the University of Bath
University of Bath
The University of Bath is a campus university located in Bath, United Kingdom. It received its Royal Charter in 1966....
.