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Alan Fersht
Protein engineering and the chemistry of folding.
Protein engineering centre
- Born
- 21 April 1943
- Birthplace
- London Borough of Hackney
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Alan Fersht
British researcher who works across chemistry, molecular biology and biophysics. His experiments examine how protein structure governs function.
Early life
Cambridge training
Grew up in east London and studied natural sciences at Gonville and Caius College. Completed his doctorate in 1968.
Career
- 1969
Molecular biology
Became a group leader at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology.
- 1978–1988
Imperial College
Held a biological chemistry professorship.
- 1988–2010
Cambridge chair
Served as Herchel Smith professor of organic chemistry.
Contributions
Protein engineering centre
Directed Cambridge’s specialist research centre.
Beyond work
Family and interests
Married Marilyn Persell in 1966 and had two children. Enjoys chess, clocks and wildlife photography.
Sources & photo credit
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