Description: (Geneticist)
Paul Nurse is a distinguished English geneticist recognized for his pioneering research in cell cycle regulation. He received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2001 for his work on protein molecules that control cell division. Nurse has served in prestigious roles including President of the Royal Society and Chief Executive of the Francis Crick Institute. His significant contributions to genetics and cell biology have greatly enhanced our knowledge of essential biological processes, establishing him as a highly esteemed figure in the scientific realm.