Paul Nurse
Born in 1945
Paul Maxime Nurse is an English geneticist and Nobel laureate known for his work on cell cycle regulation.
He has held prestigious positions, including President of the Royal Society and Director of the Francis Crick Institute.
Nurse has received numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2001, knighthood in 1999, and the Copley Medal in 2005.
He is a fellow of multiple scientific academies and has been awarded over 60 honorary degrees.
Nurse's contributions to science extend beyond research, as he actively participates in science policy and education initiatives.