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Tilli Tansey

History of Modern Biomedicine Research Group · United Kingdom

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Tilli Tansey is the CEO of History of Modern Biomedicine Research Group. Tansey is based in the United Kingdom. Tansey was born in 1960 and educated at University of Sheffield.

Elizabeth Matilda "Tilli" Tansey is a British neurochemist who is an Emerita Professor of the history of medicine and former neurochemist, best known for her role in the Wellcome Trust's witness seminars. She previously worked at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

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Recent coverage has focused on Tilli Tansey's work in documenting the history of modern biomedicine, including research on pharmaceutical innovation in the post-World War II period and the development of biopharmaceuticals. Tansey, who holds a position at Queen Mary University of London, has been recognized through academic editorial contributions and institutional witness seminar initiatives documenting the history of scientific advancement.

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Born
1960
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Education
University of Sheffield
Awards
Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, The Paton Lecture

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What company does Tilli Tansey lead?
Tilli Tansey is CEO of History of Modern Biomedicine Research Group.
Where was Tilli Tansey educated?
Tilli Tansey studied at University of Sheffield.