David Baulcombe

David Baulcombe

British plant scientist and geneticist

74 years oldCancerUnited Kingdom

Biography

Sir David Charles Baulcombe FMedSci FRS (born 7 April 1952) is a British plant scientist and geneticist. He was Regius Professor of Botany at the University of Cambridge (Emeritus since 2019) and is currently Biological Secretary and Vice President of the Royal Society. In 2026, Baulcombe was announced as the next Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • Master of Trinity College, Cambridge

Employers / organisations

  • University of Cambridge
  • University of East Anglia

Awards & honours (14)

  • Fellow of the Royal Society
  • Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research
  • Royal Medal
  • Balzan Prize
  • Benjamin Franklin Medal
  • Harvey Prize
  • Gruber Prize in Genetics
  • Wolf Prize in Agriculture
  • Massry Prize
  • M. W. Beijerinck Prize for Virology
  • The McClintock Prize for Plant Genetics and Genome Studies
  • Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
  • Mendel Medal
  • Knight Bachelor

Quick answers about David Baulcombe

How old is David Baulcombe?
David Baulcombe is 74 years old (born July 4, 1952).
When is David Baulcombe's birthday?
David Baulcombe was born on July 4, 1952.
Where was David Baulcombe born?
David Baulcombe was born in Solihull.
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David Baulcombe's zodiac sign is Cancer.
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David Baulcombe is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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David Baulcombe is known as botanist, university teacher, geneticist.

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