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Joe Cain
Professor of History and Philosophy of Biology at University College London
Joe Cain is a prominent historian of science, specializing in the history and philosophy of biology. He has been a professor at University College London (UCL) since 1996, where he is part of the Department of Science and Technology Studies.123 Cain was born on April 23, 1964, and trained in the United States at the University of Maryland.12
His scholarly work focuses on the history of evolutionary biology, particularly the "modern synthesis" period of the 1930s and 1940s. He has emphasized the community infrastructure associated with U.S. researchers in this field, including organizations like the Society for the Study of Evolution and the journal Evolution.1 Cain's biographical studies have included figures such as George Gaylord Simpson, Ernst Mayr, and Julian Huxley, and he has explored themes like "patricide" in scientific discourse.1
Cain has received several awards for his contributions to public engagement and education in the history of science, including the 2012 UCL Public Engagement Unit's award and the 2007 Joseph H. Hazen Education Prize from the History of Science Society.1 His published works include edited volumes on Darwinism and evolutionary studies.1
