Julian Crampton
Julian Crampton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Julian Moray Crampton 1 November 1952 |
| Died | 26 June 2019 (aged 66) |
| Alma mater | University of Sussex; Warwick University |
| Occupations | Biologist and academic |
Julian Moray Crampton CBE (1 November 1952 – 26 June 2019) was a British biologist and academic. From 2005 to 2015, he was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton.[1] In the 2015 Birthday Honours, Crampton was appointed CBE, for services to Higher Education.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Crampton was born on 1 November 1952.[3] He graduated from the University of Sussex with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.[1] He undertook postgraduate research at Warwick University, and completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1978 with a doctoral thesis titled "The control of RNA synthesis in vitro".[4]
Academic career
[edit]Crampton was a lecturer in molecular biology and tropical diseases at the University of Liverpool.[1] He founded the Wolfson Unit of Molecular Genetics at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in 1983.[5] He was appointed to a personal chair in 1991 as Professor of Molecular Biology.[5] He was made head of the newly created School of Biological Sciences in 1996, and pro-vice-chancellor for regional affairs in 2000.[5]
His research interests included the treatment of malaria, and the bites of venomous snakes and spider.[3] He is known for developing a variety of mosquito both incapable of spreading malaria and capable of vaccinating people against malaria, known as flying syringes.[6]
In January 2016, Crampton was appointed Chair of Council for the University of Gloucestershire.[7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Brooke, Samuel (29 June 2019). "Professor who fought malaria and made headlines dies at 66". The Argus. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ↑ "Chichester, Midhurst and Bognor residents honoured in Queen's birthday honours". sussexexpress.co.uk. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Professor Julian Crampton obituary". The Times. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ↑ Crampton, Julian M. (1978). The control of RNA synthesis in vitro. E-Thesis Online Service (Ph.D). The British Library Board. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- 1 2 3 Stamper, Sarah (1 July 2019). "Obituary: Professor Julian Crampton". University of Liverpool News. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ↑ "'Breakthrough' of the week: Flying syringes". www.malariaworld.org. 19 March 2010. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
- ↑ "University of Gloucestershire appoints new Chair of Council". www.glos.ac.uk. 18 December 2015. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- English molecular biologists
- 1952 births
- 2019 deaths
- Alumni of the University of Sussex
- Alumni of the University of Warwick
- Academics of the University of Liverpool
- Academics of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- People associated with the University of Gloucestershire
- Vice-chancellors of the University of Brighton
- Commanders of the Order of the British Empire