| RefNo | EC/2022/12 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Gilbertson, Richard: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Date | 21 April 2022 |
| Description | Certificate endorsing election of Richard Gilbertson as a Fellow of the Royal Society. Includes personal details of the elected Fellow, citation giving the reasons for election, and names of proposers. Signed by the Executive Director of the Royal Society, Julie Maxton. |
| Citation | Gilbertson has transformed understanding of the origins and pathogenesis paediatric brain tumours: establishing a direct link between disordered development and multiple different types of brain tumours observed in children, and discovering many of the genetic alterations that drive these diseases. His work has improved markedly the accuracy of brain tumour classification and treatment, avoiding long-term side effects for those who can be cured, whilst providing new therapeutic targets to guide future treatment. Extending this work to other organs and age groups, he has demonstrated that a combination of stem cell mutagenesis and organ damage determines cancer risk across different tissues. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Computer printout |
| PhysicalDescription | A4 papers |
| AccessStatus | Closed |
| AccessConditions | Election certificates are subject to 50 year closure period from date of election. Details of proposers and date certificate was first submitted for candidacy are kept confidential until the 50 year closure period has elapsed. |