Richard Gardner (embryologist)

Sir Richard Lavenham Gardner, FRSB, FRS (born 10 June 1943) is a British embryologist and geneticist. He is currently an Emeritus Professor at the University of York,[1] and was previously a Royal Society Research Professor.

Since 1982, he has been Chair of the Royal Society Working Group on human embryo research, stem cells and cloning. He was the President of the Institute of Biology from 2006 to 2008, President of the Institute of Animal Biotechnology from 1986 to 2006 and is currently Chair of Trustees of the Animals in Science – Education Trust.[2]

  1. ^ "Gardner, Professor Sir Richard – Biology, The University of York". University of York. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Animals in Science Education Trust". Animals in Science Education Trust. Retrieved 1 October 2017.