Paul Nurse

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Sir Paul Nurse










Birth dateBirth date -1st March 1966
Birth placeNorwich, England
NationalityBritish
Known forCell cycle regulation


Sir Paul Maxime Nurse (born 25 January 1949) is a British geneticist and cell biologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2001 for his discoveries of protein molecules that control the division of cells in the cell cycle.

Early Life and Education

Paul Nurse was born in Norwich, England. He attended the University of Birmingham where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1970. He then went on to earn his PhD from the University of East Anglia in 1973.

Career

Nurse's career has been marked by his pioneering work in the field of cell cycle research. He worked at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund (now part of Cancer Research UK) and later became the Director of the Francis Crick Institute.

Research

Nurse's research has focused on the cell cycle, particularly the role of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in regulating the cycle. His work has been fundamental in understanding how cells transition from one phase of the cell cycle to another, which is crucial for cell division and growth.

Awards and Honors

In 2001, Paul Nurse was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with Leland H. Hartwell and Tim Hunt, for their discoveries concerning the key regulators of the cell cycle. He has also received numerous other awards and honors, including being knighted in 1999 for his services to cell biology and cancer research.

Personal Life

Paul Nurse is married and has two children. He is known for his passion for science communication and has been involved in various initiatives to promote public understanding of science.

See Also

References

Paul Nurse - Biographical(link). NobelPrize.org.


Accessed 2023-10-10.


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