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Tag Archives: Leicester
Obituary for Dr Mark Goodwin
I am so saddened to write about the sudden death of my good friend, colleague and co-project leader, Mark Goodwin. We had very extensive common interests in the application and delivery of research for developing countries, research ethics, and in … Continue reading
Posted in Collaborators
Tagged banana, colleagues, death, ensete, Ethiopia, germplasm, Leicester, Mark Goodwin, memorial, obituary, pedagogy, teaching, tribute, university
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Herbert Macgregor 1933-2018: a personal tribute
My Tribute to Professor Herbert Macgregor (22nd April 1933 – 22nd July 2018) delivered at his Thanksgiving Service on 13th August 2018 I am humbled to be here today to pay tribute to the wonderful scientist, leader and mentor, Herbert … Continue reading
Posted in Collaborators, News
Tagged amphibians, Chromosome Research, Herbert Macgregor, journals, lampbrush chromosomes, Leicester, newts, obituary, Professor, publishing, tribute, vision
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Living in Leicester: advice for academic visitors to the Molecular Cytogenetics Laboratory
There are many hotels in easy walking distance of the University, ranging from cheaper chains such as Mercure, Ibis, or Premiere Inn, through more expensive chains such as Classic British/Belmont (previously the University preferred venue for external examiners), to Victorian … Continue reading
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Tagged accommodation, costs, expenses, hotels, laboratory, Leicester, Midlands, parking, residence, students, visitors
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Pat Heslop-Harrison PI
Pat (JS) Heslop-Harrison is Professor of Plant Cell Biology and Molecular Cytogenetics at the University of Leicester, UK. He co-leads the research group investigating the genomics and evolution of the plants and animals with a focus on crops. He is involved with media presentations, gives strategic and policy input, and reviews research. Continue reading
Posted in People
Tagged annals of botany, botany, heslop harrison, Leicester, Pat Heslop-Harrison, PI, Principal Investigator, Professor
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