Alan Cowman

Alan Cowman
AC FRS FAA
Born
Alan Frederick Cowman

(1954-12-27) 27 December 1954 (age 69)[3]
Alma materGriffith University (BSc)[3]
University of Melbourne (PhD)
Scientific career
FieldsMalaria
Microbiology
Parasitology[1]
InstitutionsWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
University of California, Berkeley
ThesisGenes of the protozoan parasite Babesia bovis (1983)
Doctoral advisorDavid J. Kemp[2]
Websitewehi.edu.au/people/alan-cowman

Alan Frederick Cowman AC, FRS,[4] FAA, CorrFRSE, FAAHMS, FASP, FASM (born 27 December 1954) is an internationally acclaimed malaria researcher[5] whose work specialises in researching the malaria-causing parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, and the molecular mechanisms it uses to evade host responses and antimalarial drugs.[6] As of May 2024, he is the deputy directory and Laboratory Head of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne, and his laboratory[7] continues to work on understanding how Plasmodium falciparum, infects humans and causes disease.[3][8] He was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society in 2011 and awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia in 2019 for his "eminent service to the biological sciences, notably to molecular parasitology, to medical research and scientific education, and as a mentor."[9]

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  3. ^ a b c Anon (2013). "Cowman, Prof. Alan Frederick". Who's Who (online Oxford University Press ed.). Oxford: A & C Black. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U257471. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  4. ^ "AlanCowman – Royal Society". Royalsociety.org. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  5. ^ Research, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical (10 June 2019). "Queen's Birthday honours for malaria scientist, philanthropist and board member". WEHI. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Alan Cowman". royalsociety.org. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Alan Cowman-Lab team". The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. 3 November 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Professor Alan Cowman". WEHI. Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Professor Alan Frederick Cowman – Award Extract". honours.pmc.gov.au. Australian Government Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2019. For eminent service to the biological sciences, notably to molecular parasitology, to medical research and scientific education, and as a mentor.