Annette Dolphin

Annette Dolphin is a renowned British neuropharmacologist and academic, known for her significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. She is a Professor of Pharmacology at the University College London (UCL) and a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Early Life and Education

Annette Dolphin was born in the United Kingdom. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at the University of Oxford, followed by a PhD in Pharmacology at the University of London.

Career

Following her PhD, Dolphin worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of Cambridge. She then joined the University College London (UCL) as a lecturer in Pharmacology, where she later became a Professor.

Dolphin's research focuses on the role of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs) in the nervous system. She has made significant contributions to our understanding of how these channels are regulated, and how they contribute to neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Honours and Awards

In recognition of her contributions to neuroscience, Dolphin has received numerous awards and honours. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2002, and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2004. In 2013, she was awarded the British Pharmacological Society's Gaddum Memorial Award.

External Links

• Annette Dolphin's profile at UCL

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