Distinguished Research Medal awarded

Tuesday 5 August 2014 4:12pm

Professor Greg Cook received the 2014 Distinguished Research Medal for his substantial contribution to microbial research.

Announcing the honour, Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne warmly congratulated Professor Cook, noting that he is a richly deserving recipient of the Medal.

“Greg Cook is an energetic researcher at the forefront of his scientific field and one whose work holds great promise for tackling the growing threat of widespread antibiotic resistance. In addition to his many scholarly accomplishments, he has also proven to be a strong leader in this University's research effort through nurturing the development of dozens of postgraduate students.”

Professor Cook's pioneering multidisciplinary approach to improving the understanding of key aspects of bacterial physiology that enable microorganisms to survive in extreme environments has earned him international recognition. His investigations involve biochemistry, protein purification and crystallography, PC3 laboratory experiments, molecular biology and genetics.

Read more about Professor Cook's award:

• Distinguished Research Medal for microbiologist 5 August 2014, University of Otago media release
• Microbiologist earns research medal 6 August 2014, Otago Daily Times website