Ruth van Heyningen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ruth Eleanor Treverton 26 October 1917 |
| Died | 24 October 2019 (aged 101) |
| Education | University of Cambridge University of Oxford |
| Occupation | Researcher |
| Spouse | William "Kits" van Heyningen |
| Children | 2 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biochemistry |
| Institutions | University of Oxford |
| Doctoral advisor | Joseph Weiner |
| Other academic advisors | Robin Hill, Malcolm Dixon, Antoinette Pirie |
Ruth Eleanor van Heyningen (née Treverton; 26 October 1917 – 24 October 2019)[1] was a British biochemist, recognized for her research on the biochemistry of the lens and of cataracts.
- ^ Morriss-Kay, Gillian (15 December 2019). "Ruth van Heyningen obituary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 31 December 2019.