My Breakthrough
Breakthrough Breast Cancer scientist receives highest UK scientific accolade
the Royal Society.
Election to the fellowship is considered to be the highest accolade a scientist can receive, short of a Nobel Prize. Previous Fellows include such distinguished scientists as Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.
Professor Ashworth has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for his major contributions to our understanding of mammalian genetics. This field of science examines how traits in mammals, such as humans, are passed down from one generation to another through the genes. Professor Ashworth has uncovered how inheriting genetic faults can contribute to cancer and used this information to develop new ways of treating breast cancer. Recently, he has provided vital insights into how cancers can become resistant to drugs.
On receiving his award, Professor Ashworth said; "I am thrilled to be elected by my peers as a Fellow of the Royal Society. This honour reflects the hard work of many people in my lab. I also want to thank Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Cancer Research UK for funding my work over the past 25 years."
