Alan R. Battersby
Chemist and academic, contributed to biochemistry
Born
Died
2018
8 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the understanding of biosynthesis and the chemistry involved in producing important biological substances. Worked extensively on the structure and function of pigments and other natural products. Served as a professor at the University of Cambridge and made notable contributions to research and education in organic chemistry.
Advanced the study of porphyrins
Published influential research papers
Mentored numerous chemists in academia
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