Christopher R Lowe

Christopher R. Lowe is a distinguished academic and biotechnologist at the University of Cambridge. He holds the position of Emeritus Professor of Biotechnology and is the former Director of the Institute of Biotechnology at the university.13 Professor Lowe is also a Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge.1

Academic Career and Research

Professor Lowe has been affiliated with the University of Cambridge since January 1984, serving as a professor for over 40 years.4 His primary research interests lie in the field of healthcare biotechnology, with a focus on areas that have significant commercial applications.1 Specifically, his work encompasses:

• Biopharmaceuticals
• Diagnostics and sensors
• Ageing
• Medical microbiology
• Enzyme, protein, and microbial technology12

Achievements and Recognition

Professor Lowe's contributions to science and biotechnology have been widely recognized:

• He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for his work in designing pharmaceuticals.5
• He is a Fellow of prestigious institutions, including the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Physics, and the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences.1
• In 2006, he was named the "Most Entrepreneurial Scientist of the UK" by UKSEC.1

Throughout his career, Professor Lowe has received numerous awards, including:

• The Queen's Award for Technological Achievement (1996)
• The Henry Dale Medal and Prize from The Royal Institution (2003)
• The Royal Society of Chemistry Industrially-Sponsored Award in Sensors (2005)
• The Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education (2007)1

Professor Christopher R. Lowe's extensive research, entrepreneurial spirit, and significant contributions to biotechnology have established him as a leading figure in his field, with a career spanning several decades at one of the world's most prestigious universities.