Barry Everitt (scientist)
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Barry Everitt ScD FRS FMedSci is Master
of Downing College, Cambridge
and a Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience
at the University of Cambridge
.
He graduated in Zoology and Psychology at Hull University, received a Ph.D.
from the University of Birmingham
, and undertook post-doctoral research at Birmingham and then at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm
, with the eminent neuroanatomists Tomas Hökfelt
and Kjell Fuxe. He was appointed to the Department of Anatomy at the University of Cambridge
in 1974, became a Fellow of Downing College in 1976, a tenured University Lecturer and a Director of Studies in Medicine at Downing in 1979. He has served on several national and international advisory committees and has been President of the British Association for Psychopharmacology, the European Brain and Behaviour Society
and the European Behavioural Pharmacology Society. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
(FMedSci), and has been awarded Honorary
D.Sc.degrees by his almae matres
, Birmingham University and Hull University. Everitt has been editor in chief
of the European Journal of Neuroscience
and is a reviewing editor for Science
. In 2011, he received the American Psychological Association's 'Distinguished Scientific Contribution' Award and the European Behavioural Pharmacology Society's 'Distinguished Achievement Award'.
His research has spanned many aspects of brain function, from neuroanatomy to neuroendocrinology and behavioural neuroscience. He is an acknowledged international authority on the neural systems underlying learning, memory and motivation especially in relation to drug addiction. He has been included on a list of the 100 most cited neuroscientists by the Institute for Scientific Information.
His wife, Dr Jane Sterling, is a clinical dermatologist and molecular virologist; he has a son who is a clinical neurologist and a daughter who recently graduated in psychology from Oxford University and in occupational psychology from Goldsmiths College, and is working in London.
Master (college)
A Master is the title of the head of some colleges and other educational institutions. This applies especially at some colleges and institutions at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge .- See also :* Master A Master (or in female form Mistress) is the title of the head of some...
of Downing College, Cambridge
Downing College, Cambridge
Downing College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1800 and currently has around 650 students.- History :...
and a Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience
Behavioral neuroscience
Behavioral neuroscience, also known as biological psychology, biopsychology, or psychobiology is the application of the principles of biology , to the study of physiological, genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in human and non-human animals...
at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
.
He graduated in Zoology and Psychology at Hull University, received a Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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from the University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Birmingham Medical School and Mason Science College . Birmingham was the first Redbrick university to gain a charter and thus...
, and undertook post-doctoral research at Birmingham and then at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, with the eminent neuroanatomists Tomas Hökfelt
Tomas Hökfelt
Tomas Hökfelt is a Swedish physician and former professor in histology at the Karolinska Institutet from 1979 until 2006, when he got his emeritate. He was linked to the Department of Neuroscience and is specialized in cell biology....
and Kjell Fuxe. He was appointed to the Department of Anatomy at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
in 1974, became a Fellow of Downing College in 1976, a tenured University Lecturer and a Director of Studies in Medicine at Downing in 1979. He has served on several national and international advisory committees and has been President of the British Association for Psychopharmacology, the European Brain and Behaviour Society
European Brain and Behaviour Society
The European Brain and Behaviour Society is a scientific society founded in 1968 whose stated purpose is the exchange of information between European scientists interested in the relationships between brain mechanisms and behaviour. It is the oldest neuroscience society in the world...
and the European Behavioural Pharmacology Society. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Academy of Medical Sciences
The Academy of Medical Sciences is the United Kingdom's national academy of medical sciences. It was established in 1998 on the recommendation of a group that was chaired by Michael Atiyah. Its president is John Irving Bell....
(FMedSci), and has been awarded Honorary
Honorary degree
An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa is an academic degree for which a university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study, and the passing of examinations...
D.Sc.degrees by his almae matres
Alma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
, Birmingham University and Hull University. Everitt has been editor in chief
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
of the European Journal of Neuroscience
European Journal of Neuroscience
The European Journal of Neuroscience is a peer-reviewed scientific journal in the field of developmental, molecular, cellular, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience. It was established in 1989 and is currently edited by Jean-Marc Fritschy and Martin Sarter. The journal is published by the...
and is a reviewing editor for Science
Science (journal)
Science is the academic journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and is one of the world's top scientific journals....
. In 2011, he received the American Psychological Association's 'Distinguished Scientific Contribution' Award and the European Behavioural Pharmacology Society's 'Distinguished Achievement Award'.
His research has spanned many aspects of brain function, from neuroanatomy to neuroendocrinology and behavioural neuroscience. He is an acknowledged international authority on the neural systems underlying learning, memory and motivation especially in relation to drug addiction. He has been included on a list of the 100 most cited neuroscientists by the Institute for Scientific Information.
His wife, Dr Jane Sterling, is a clinical dermatologist and molecular virologist; he has a son who is a clinical neurologist and a daughter who recently graduated in psychology from Oxford University and in occupational psychology from Goldsmiths College, and is working in London.