Julian Parkhill
Biologist and academic
Born
September 23rd, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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An English biologist contributed to microbial genetics and genomics. Significant research focused on the bacterium Bacillus subtilis, which served as a model organism for studying bacterial gene regulation. Served as a professor at the University of Warwick and led initiatives in advanced studies for biological sciences. Authored numerous scholarly articles and was involved in various scientific collaborations, enhancing the understanding of bacterial systems.
Research on Bacillus subtilis
Academic role at the University of Warwick
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