Sir Peter Gluckman | |
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Born | Auckland, New Zealand | 8 February 1949
Alma mater | University of Otago University of Auckland |
Known for | Former Director of Liggins Institute and Gravida Inaugural Chief Science Advisor to the New Zealand Prime Minister Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice |
Spouse(s) | Judith, Lady Gluckman |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Paediatrics and perinatal biology Evolutionary medicine Science policy and diplomacy |
Institutions | University of Auckland |
Website | https://informedfutures.org |
Sir Peter David Gluckman ONZ KNZM FRS FMedSci FRSNZ (born 8 February 1949) is a New Zealand scientist. Originally trained as a paediatrician, he served as the inaugural Chief Science Advisor to the New Zealand Prime Minister[1][2] from 2009 to 2018. He is a founding member and was inaugural chair of the International Network for Government Science Advice, and is president of the International Science Council.