Global InformationPenelope Jeggo information
Penelope Jeggo | |
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| Born | 1947 (age 76–77) Cambridge, England |
| Alma mater | Queen Elizabeth College, University of London National Institute for Medical Research |
| Known for | Double-stranded DNA repair |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Cell biology |
| Institutions | University of Sussex |
Penelope "Penny" Jeggo (born September 1947[1]) is a noted British molecular biologist, best known for her work in understanding damage to DNA. She is also known for her work with DNA gene mutations. Her interest in DNA damage has inspired her to research radiation biology and radiation therapy and how radiation affects DNA.[2] Jeggo has more than 170 publications that pertain to DNA damage, radiation, and cancer research and has received 3 top science awards/medals for her research. Jeggo has also been a member of several organizations that pertain to radiation biology; these organizations include Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE), National Institute for Radiation Science laboratory researcher, and the Multidisciplinary European Low Dose Initiative (MELODI).[2] Jeggo is a member of these organizations, and she is also an editor for several publication journals that are related to cancer and radiation biology. Jeggo is very passionate about her research and in an interview with Fiona Watt claimed that “Although my results contributed only the tiniest smidgeon to scientific knowledge, I gained immense satisfaction from it”.[3]
- ^ "Prof Penelope Ann Jeggo, director at The Ataxia-telangiectasia Society, Harpenden". www.directorstats.co.uk. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ a b "EUROPEAN RADIATION RESEARCH SOCIETY". www.errs.eu. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
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