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MacArthur Fellows Program
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John Cairns
1922-11-21 – 2018-11-12
Life & Legacy
Hugh John Forster Cairns FRS (21 November 1922 – 12 November 2018) was a British physician and molecular biologist who made significant contributions to molecular genetics, cancer research, and public health.
Occupation & Career
molecular biologist, university teacher, geneticist, scientist, immunologist, physician
Education
WEHI
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
MacArthur Fellows Program; Leeuwenhoek Lecture; Fellow of the Royal Society
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society · Leeuwenhoek Lecture · MacArthur Fellows Program
Employer
Harvard University
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences · Royal Society of London
Education & Institutions
WEHI
Verified Legacy Record
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Leeuwenhoek Lecture
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Fellow of the Royal Society
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Family Father
Hugh Cairns
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Family Mother
Barbara Forster Smith
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Family Spouse
Elspeth Mary Forster
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Sources & Provenance
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