Professor Leann Tilley awarded European Molecular Biology Laboratory Lifetime Achievement Award

Professor Leann Tilley, professor of biochemistry and pharmacology at  the Bio21 Institute, has been awarded a European Molecular Biology Laboratory Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the field.

Leann has made major contributions to understanding the molecular and cellular biology of the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum, and has used this understanding of the basic biology to develop new treatments for the disease.

Leann is a scientist who embraces a large range of technologies to further her understanding of her chosen biological questions, from drug and protein chemistry, to molecular cell biology, to novel imaging technologies. She is assisted in this by fantastic collaborations with experts from other disciplines, ranging from molecular parasitologists to organic chemists and optical physicists. Malaria remains one of the most significant global public health challenges, with more than 200 million clinical cases worldwide each year.

The award recognises her research breakthroughs that have had sustained impact, as well as her contributions to mentoring and career development and her leadership in the international malaria community.

The University congratulates Leann on her achievement.