Martin Evans
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Martin Evans, born on January 1, 1941, in Stroud, is a British geneticist, university teacher, and biologist with citizenship in the United Kingdom [1][2][3][4][5][1]. He received his education at Christ's College, University College London, and St Dunstan's College . His professional work focuses on developmental biology, biology, and embryology [6].
He has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Copley Medal, EMBO Membership, the March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology, the William Bate Hardy Prize, and two additional honors [7][8][9][10]. He is a member of the European Molecular Biology Organization, Academia Europaea, the Royal Society, and the Learned Society of Wales [11][12][13].
His contributions to science are grounded in his research and teaching roles, with sustained recognition from leading scientific institutions [7][8][9][10][11][12][13]. He remains associated with the fields of developmental biology and embryology through his academic and institutional affiliations [6].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Field of work: developmental biology[8], biology[9], embryology[10]
- Employer: University College London[11], Cardiff University[12]
- Educated at: Christ's College[13], University College London[14], St Dunstan's College[15]
- Doctoral advisor: Jacques Monod[16]
- Award received: Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[18], Copley Medal[19], EMBO Membership[20], March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology[21], William Bate Hardy Prize[22], honorary doctor of University College London[23], honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[24], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[25], Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences[26], Baly Medal[27], honorary doctor of the University of Bath[28], Fellow of the Royal Society[29], Knight Bachelor[30]
- Member of: European Molecular Biology Organization[31], Academia Europaea[32], Royal Society[33], Learned Society of Wales[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Doctoral student: Allan Bradley[36]
- Commons category: Martin Evans[37]
- Family name: Evans[38]
- Given name: Martin[39], John[40]
- Depicted by: Sir Martin John Evans[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Birth name: Martin John Evans[43]
- Name in native language: Martin John Evans[44]
- Erdős number: 5[45]
- Interested in: developmental biology[46]
Why It Matters
Martin Evans has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He is credited with the discovery of embryonic stem cell[49], a cell type[50].
FAQs
Where was Martin Evans born?
Martin Evans's place of birth was Stroud[2].
What did Martin Evans do for work?
Martin Evans worked as a geneticist[3], university teacher[4], and biologist[5].
Where did Martin Evans go to school?
Martin Evans was educated at Christ's College[13], University College London[14], and St Dunstan's College[15].
What awards did Martin Evans receive?
Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[18], Copley Medal[19], and EMBO Membership[20].
What did Martin Evans discover?
Martin Evans is credited as discoverer of embryonic stem cell[49].