Nicholas Britton obituary
My husband, Nicholas Britton, who has died aged 67 of bone cancer, was a pioneering mathematical biologist whose research covered a huge range of subjects, from how malaria is transmitted to the growth of tree rings, and dialects in bird song.His teaching and work on modelling techniques made an important contribution to inspiring and training the generation of researchers who are currently applying these skills and knowhow to solving the problems of the Covid-19 pandemic.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Suzanne Skevington Tags: Mathematics Higher education Biology Source Type: news
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