Noreen Murray, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Noreen Murray

British molecular biologist

Date of Birth: 26-Feb-1935

Place of Birth: Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 12-May-2011

Profession: geneticist, molecular biologist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Lady Noreen Elizabeth Murray (née Parker; 26 February 1935 – 12 May 2011) was an English molecular geneticist who helped pioneer recombinant DNA technology (genetic engineering) by creating a series of bacteriophage lambda vectors into which genes could be inserted and expressed in order to examine their function.
During her career she was recognised internationally as a pioneer and one of Britain's most distinguished and highly respected molecular geneticists.
Until her 2001 retirement she held a personal chair in molecular genetics at the University of Edinburgh.
She was president of the Genetical Society, vice president of the Royal Society, and a member of the UK Science and Technology Honours Committee.