Eleanor Dodson
| Eleanor Dodson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Australia |
| Fields | Biology, crystallography |
| Institutions | University of York |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Known for | Computational modelling of protein crystallography |
| Notable awards | FRS |
| Spouse | Guy Dodson |
| Children | 4 |
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Website www | |
Eleanor Joy Dodson FRS is an Australian-born biologist who specialises in the computational modelling of protein crystallography.[1][2] She holds a chair in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York.[3] She is the widow of the scientist Guy Dodson.
Early life and education
She was born Eleanor MacPherson in rural Australia, the daughter of Scottish farmers. In 1958, she graduated with a degree in mathematics and philosophy from the University of Melbourne.[4][5]
Personal life
She was married to fellow scientist Guy Dodson until his death in 2012. They have four children: Vicki, Richard, Philip and Tom.[5]
Awards
- 2001 Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, University of Uppsala[4]
- 2003 Fellow of the Royal Society [6]
- 2006 2nd Max Perutz ECA Prize [7]
- 2010 Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, University of St Andrews[5]
Works
- "Using electron-microscopy images as a model for molecular replacement.", E J Dodson, Acta Crystallogr D: Biol Crystallogr, 2001, 57, 1405-1409.
- "Jolly SAD". Z Dauter, M Dauter and E Dodson E, Acta Crystallogr D: Biol Crystallogr, 2002, 58, 494-506.
- "Pound-wise but penny-foolish: How well do micromolecules fare in macromolecular refinement?" G J Kleywegt, K Henrick, E J Dodson, D M F van Aalten, Structure, 2003, 11, 1051-1059.
- "A modified ACORN to solve protein structures at resolutions of 1.7.ANG. or better." J-X Yao, M M Woolfson, K S Wilson and E J Dodson, Acta Crystallogr D: Biol Crystallogr, 2005, 61, 1465-1475.
References
- ↑ Wigley, D.B.; Davies, G.J.; Dodson, E.J.; Maxwell, A; Dodson, G (1991). "Crystal structure of an N-terminal fragment of the DNA gyrase B protein". Nature. 351 (6328): 624–629. Bibcode:1991Natur.351..624W. doi:10.1038/351624a0. PMID 1646964.
- ↑ "About staff - Professor Eleanor Dodson". The University of York. 2013-03-26. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ↑ Professor Eleanor Dodson FRS Department of Chemistry, Athena SWAN - Charter for Women in Science
- 1 2 "Eleanor Dodson -". Uppsala universitet. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- 1 2 3 "Professor Eleanor Dodson". University of St Andrews. 2010-06-23. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ↑ "Fellows". Royal Society. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ↑ "ECA Prizes". European Crystallographic Association. c. 2009. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
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