Jennifer Thomson
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Jennifer Ann Thomson (16 June, 1947) is a South African microbiologist, author and most notably an expert on and proponent of the agricultural benefit of Genetically modified organisms (GMO).[1] Thomson was born in Cape Town, South Africa[2] and she is currently a professor at her alma mater the University of Cape Town.
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Jennifer Ann Thomson | |
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Born | June 16th, 1947 Cape Town, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Alma mater | University of Cape Town, Cambridge University, Rhodes University |
Known for | Expertease in Genetically Modified Organisms used in South African Crops |
Awards | L'Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science
An honorary doctorate from the Sorbonne Four Outstanding SA Woman Achiever of the Year award Four Outstanding Young SA Woman Achiever of the Year award International Prize for the Protection of Human Rights |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Microbiology |
Institutions | University of Cape Town |
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