Simon Boulton

British geneticist (born 1972)
Person human Q7518314
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Simon Boulton

Summary

Simon Boulton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leeds[2]. He was born on January 1, 1972[3]. He worked as a biologist[4] and geneticist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Simon Boulton's place of birth was Leeds[2].
  • Simon Boulton was born on January 1, 1972[3].
  • Simon Boulton held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Simon Boulton worked as a biologist[4].
  • Simon Boulton's professions included geneticist[5].
  • Simon Boulton was employed by University College London[8].
  • Simon Boulton was employed by Francis Crick Institute[9].
  • Simon Boulton's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[10].
  • Simon Boulton was educated at University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Simon Boulton's doctoral advisor was Stephen Jackson[12].
  • Simon Boulton received the Colworth Medal[13].
  • Simon Boulton received the EMBO Gold Medal[14].
  • Simon Boulton received the Crick Lecture[15].
  • Simon Boulton received the Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research[16].
  • Simon Boulton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Simon Boulton was a member of European Molecular Biology Organization[18].
  • Simon Boulton is recorded as male[19].
  • Simon Boulton's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Simon Boulton's family name is recorded as Boulton[21].
  • Simon Boulton's given name is recorded as Simon[22].
  • Simon Boulton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Simon Boulton's place of birth was Leeds[2]. He was born on January 1, 1972[3].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[10], a collegiate university[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1209[26], headquartered in Cambridge[27] and University of Edinburgh[11], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]. Simon Boulton's doctoral advisor was Stephen Jackson[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[4] and geneticist[5]. Employers include University College London[8], a university college[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1826[34], headquartered in UCL Main Building[35] and Francis Crick Institute[9], a research institute[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 2007[38], headquartered in London Borough of Camden[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Colworth Medal[13], a biochemistry award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1963[42]; EMBO Gold Medal[14], a science award[43], founded in 1986[44]; Crick Lecture[15], a science award[45], founded in 2003[46]; Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research[16], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 2001[49]; and Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51].

Why It Matters

Simon Boulton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Simon Boulton born?

Born in Leeds[2], Simon Boulton…

What did Simon Boulton do for work?

Simon Boulton worked as biologist[4] and geneticist[5].

Where did Simon Boulton go to school?

Simon Boulton was educated at University of Cambridge[10] and University of Edinburgh[11].

What awards did Simon Boulton receive?

Honors received include Colworth Medal[13], EMBO Gold Medal[14], Crick Lecture[15], and Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research[16].

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  10. [9] . ORCID Public Data File 2020. Retrieved . pub.orcid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Occupation biologist, geneticist
    Member of European Molecular Biology Organization
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