Professor Eleanor Dodson Honoured by Australian Academy of Science

The citation for her award reads:

‘Professor Dodson’s work has brought the ability to understand large molecule structures into the public realm, revolutionising science and medicine. Known as a great teacher and influencer in the field of protein crystallography, she has made major contributions to both theory and practice.’

Corresponding Membership of the Australian Academy of Science is a special category within the Fellowship, comprising eminent international scientists with strong ties to Australia who have made outstanding contributions to science.

Head of Department, Professor Duncan Bruce said: “There is no doubt whatsoever of Eleanor’s outstanding contribution to science and of course to York Structural Biology Laboratory (YSBL) and the wider Department of Chemistry. It is wonderful to see her many achievements receiving well-deserved international recognition.”