RefNo | EC/2022/58 |
Level | Item |
Title | Leptin, Maria: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
Date | 21 April 2022 |
Description | Certificate endorsing election of Maria Leptin as a Foreign Member of the Royal Society. Includes personal details of the elected Foreign Member, citation giving the reasons for election, and names of proposers. Signed by the Executive Director of the Royal Society, Julie Maxton. |
Citation | Maria Leptin plays a prominent role in leading European Science, most recently as director of EMBO, where she has introduced innovations in funding, selection mechanisms and scientific publishing that serve the scientific community. She is now continuing this service as President of the European Research Council. Her research has made significant contributions to several fields, from immunity to development, genetics and cell biology. As member of boards of trustees and evaluation panels in the UK, and policy collaborations with the Royal Society, Wellcome Trust and others, Leptin maintained a continuous close connection to the UK research and science policy communities. |
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. |