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Motion · S6M-01670 · 13 Oct 2021

Congratulations to Professor Sir Philip Cohen

Lodged by Maurice Golden Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Professor Sir Philip Cohen on 50 years of working for the University of Dundee; notes that Sir Philip spearheaded the creation of the life sciences and biotechnology industry in Dundee, providing a significant boost to the local economy; understands that his discoveries concerning a new class of enzyme called protein kinases have been used by pharmaceutical companies to develop improved treatments for cancer diseases; recognises that Sir Philip has sought to encourage young researchers through his establishment of the Tricia Cohen Memorial Trust, in memory of his late wife, which will fund six PhD studentships; commends Sir Philip's status as one of the UK's most honoured scientists, with 44 worldwide awards, between 1977 and 2016, and wishes him well in his continued research into the innate immune system.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.