Professor Penny Jeggo awarded Honorary Fellowship

Professor Penny Jeggo with BIR president Professor Andrew Jones.

The Silvanus Thompson Medal was awarded to Professor Penny Jeggo from the University of Sussex who delivered the memorial lecture.  Professor Jeggo has been, and continues to be, a pioneer in the field of radiobiology.  The title of her lecture was ‘Analysis of DNA damage response to radiation exposure using cell biology and imaging approaches.’

She was also awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the BIR for her contributions to radiobiology and DNA damage research.  She said: “Looking at the past awardees, it is evident that this is a highly prestigious award and I feel honoured to have my name placed alongside so many eminent people.  Silvanus Thompson aimed to foster links between medicine, physics and photography.  Now in 2013, even further links are required to promote interactions between the related yet distinct disciplines that impact on radiology.  As a cell and molecular biologist with a focus on radiation damage, I am delighted to receive this recognition and hope I can further promote interactions and communication.”

See the full report on page 7 of the June 2013 issue of RAD Magazine.