| RefNo | EC/2018/22 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Kamoun, Sophien: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Date | 9 May 2018 |
| Description | Certificate endorsing election of Sophien Kamoun as a Fellow of the Royal Society, including personal details of the elected Fellow and citing the reasons for election and names of proposers. Signed off by the Executive Director of the Royal Society, Julie Maxton. |
| Citation | Sophien Kamoun is distinguished for his contributions to our understanding of plant diseases and plant immunity. He pioneered genomics and molecular biology methods to reveal fundamental insights into the biology of eukaryotic plant pathogens. He discovered the first effector proteins from oomycetes, the group that includes the Irish potato famine pathogen, and showed how they can suppress plant immunity. He demonstrated how antagonistic coevolution with host plants accelerates evolution of effector genes and emergence of new virulent pathogens. His pioneering work in plant pathology has resulted in new approaches to control of some of the world's most serious crop diseases. |
| 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 are kept confidential until the 50 year closure period has elapsed. |