RefNo | EC/2022/50 |
Level | Item |
Title | Ward, Sally: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
Date | 21 April 2022 |
Description | Certificate endorsing election of (Elizabeth) Sally Ward 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 | Sally Ward is recognised for her pioneering research related to FcRn biology and the related development of groundbreaking new biotherapeutics. She identified FcRn as the receptor that regulates antibody levels and persistence in the body. This was followed by in-depth mechanistic studies at the molecular and cellular levels, involving the development of innovative experimental tools that include microscopy methods. The insights gleaned from these analyses led to novel therapeutics that exploit FcRn biology, including FcRn blockade and antibody half-life extension. Such therapeutics have had major impact in biopharma and address significant unmet medical needs, particularly for treating autoimmunity. |
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. |