Person Clarke; Patricia Hannah (1919 - 2010); microbial biochemist Clarke Patricia Hannah microbial biochemist 1919 - 2010 British Female 43 Mackintosh Road, The Common, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales 29 July 1919 19190729 University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, Wales 28 January 2010 20100128 Funeral: Briwnant Chapel, Thornhill crematorium, Cardiff, Wales (15 February 2010)

Microbial biochemist Biochemistry Biotechnology Education: Coedpenmaen girls' elementary school, Pontypridd; Howell's School, Llandaff, Cardiff; Girton College, Cambridge (1940) Career: Joined the war effort as a chemist at the armaments research department of the Ministry of Supply in Swansea and Royal Arsenal, Woolwich (1940-1943); part of research team at the Wellcome Physiology Research Laboratory in Beckenham, Kent, studying toxins of Clostridium oedematiens, anaerobic bacterium causing gangrene; stay at home mother (1949-51); part-time worker at the National Collection of Type Cultures, Public Health Laboratory Service, Colindale, London, working alongside S. T. Cowan developing micro methods to identify bacteria based on enzyme reactions (1952-54); assistant lecturer in the biochemistry department of University College, London (1954); promoted to lecturer (1956); reader (1966) and ultimtely professor of microbial biochemistry (1974); remaining there until retirement (1984); died from bronchopneumonia and cerebrovascular disease. Parents: David Samuel Green (1891–1957), marine store dealer, and Daisy Lilian Amy, née Willoughby (1889–1970). Spouse: Michael Clarke (1919–2005) (m.1944). Children: Two sons, Francis and David. Grandchldren: Oliver. Distinguished for her work on the biochemistry and genetics of bacteria, especially on the induction, repression and substrate specificity of the acyl amidase of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Her early work successfully refined and extended tests for bacterial enzymes and toxins for taxonomic purposes. Active member of the committee which organised a Royal Society conference in May 1993 on women in science, engineering, and technology, in which over 150 women scientists participating. She was a keen gardener and collector of plants. Royal Society roles: Council: 1980-1982; VP 1980-1982 Lectures: Leeuwenhoek 1979 Fellow 18/03/1976 56 AssocMaterial: NCUACS 120/6/03. Papers deposited in Special Collections, University College, London Clarke P H, GA GRS 7888.jpg International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbm.2015.0012 https://royalsocietypublishing.org/action/doSearch?ContribAuthorRaw=Clarke%2C+Patricia+Hannah RCN 42109 RCN 8494 https://pictures.royalsociety.org/results?mi_search_type=adv&mi_adv_search=yes&adv_person_id=AUTH1774 29 Jul 1919 - 28 Jan 2010 The past Fellows entries are under continuous revision. If you have queries or additional information to contribute, please contact Library@royalsociety.org. Content in external sources is not controlled by the Royal Society and historical sources may include content that is now unacceptable. Reviewed on 22/01/2025 as part of the Name Authority Project update. NA859 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 08/09/2025 RS_NET\VirginiaM Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/92408531 256b9af6-278c-4355-a383-ead41b4ebaaf