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Prof. Dr.

Edith Heard

Projects:

The Francis Crick Institute
London, United Kingdom
Midland Road
London NW11AT
(previously at EMBL Heidelberg, Germany)

Research Interests

Epigenetics, genetics, development, gene regulation, chromatin, nuclear organization, non-coding RNA, random monoallelic gene expression, X chromosome inactivation, genetic engineering, gene dosage.

Selected Coordinating Functions and Awards

2025
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG), The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
2024
National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) Gold Medal
2024
Honorary PhD from University of Uppsala, Sweden
2022
Elected member of the Royal Academy in Denmark
2021
Elected member of the USA National Academy of Medicine
2021
Heidelberg University, Faculty of Biosciences, Honorary Professor
2021
Member of German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
2021
International member of US National Academy of Science
2020
Cambridge University, Doctor of Science Honoris causa
2020
L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards

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