RefNo | EC/2021/52 |
Level | Item |
Title | Benkovic, Stephen James: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
Date | 21 April 2021 |
Description | Certificate endorsing election of Stephen Benkovic as a Foreign Member of the Royal Society, including personal details of the elected Foreign Member and citation giving the reasons for election and names of proposers. Signed by the Executive Director of the Royal Society, Julie Maxton. |
Citation | Stephen Benkovic is recognised for his major advances that have shaped our understanding of biological processes. He has provided profound fundamental insights into the details of how enzymes catalyse chemical reactions. He has elucidated the structure and function of a complex biomolecular assembly responsible for DNA synthesis. He has also made important discoveries on the spatial control of the purine biosynthetic pathway in cells via purinosome formation. His collective contributions have influenced concepts in drug discovery and as a specific example, he has pioneered the design and development of boron-containing inhibitors leading to a first-in-class approved drug.Stephen Benkovic is recognised for his major advances that have shaped our understanding of biological processes. He has provided profound fundamental insights into the details of how enzymes catalyse chemical reactions. He has elucidated the structure and function of a complex biomolecular assembly responsible for DNA synthesis. He has also made important discoveries on the spatial control of the purine biosynthetic pathway in cells via purinosome formation. His collective contributions have influenced concepts in drug discovery and as a specific example, he has pioneered the design and development of boron-containing inhibitors leading to a first-in-class approved drug. |
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. |