FOX RECEIVES HONOR FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

George Fox, professor of biology and biochemistry, is no stranger to distinguished honors. Last year, he received the Sigma Xi Faculty Research Award. Now, he has been named a John and Rebecca Moores Professor.

Fox is the author or co-author of more than 110 peer-review publications. He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering.

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According to one colleague, Fox is regarded not only as one of the co-founders of the field of molecular phylogenetics, but also as one of its leading practitioners for the past 30 years.

The professorship is a five-year renewable award that carries a $10,000 annual stipend and is given to faculty who are outstanding in teaching, research and service.

Francine Parker
Staff Writer