Christine Winterbourne | |
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.jpg) Winterbourn in 2012 | |
| Alma mater | Massey University |
| Known for | Research in biological chemistry of free radicals, first female recipient of the Rutherford Medal |
| Awards | Rutherford Medal, Marsden Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biochemistry |
| Institutions | University of Otago, Christchurch |
| Thesis | Lipid metabolism of mammalian erythrocytes with special reference to cellular aging (1968) |
| Doctoral advisor | Dick Batt |
Christine Coe Winterbourn CNZM FRSNZ is a New Zealand biochemist. She is a professor of pathology at the University of Otago, Christchurch. Her research in the biological chemistry of free radicals earned her the 2011 Rutherford Medal[1][2] and the Marsden Medal,[3] the top awards from each of New Zealand's two top science bodies.
- ^ "Free radical researcher Professor Christine Winterbourn wins New Zealand's top science and technology honour, the Rutherford Medal". royalsociety.org.nz. 2011. Archived from the original on 28 November 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
Free radical researcher Professor Christine Winterbourn wins New Zealand's top science and technology honour, the Rutherford Medal
- ^ "Professor Christine Winterbourn Awarded 2011 Rutherford Medal". stuff.co.nz. 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
Christchurch biochemist and ground-breaking free radical researcher Professor Christine Winterbourn is the first woman scientist to be awarded New Zealand's top science and technology honour in its 20-year history.
- ^ "Professor Christine Winterbourn". nrcgd.org.nz. 2011. Archived from the original on 20 November 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.