
James Dewey Watson
BS (Chicago), PhD (Indiana)Chancellor, Professor of Genetics Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York
Honorary Member ScienceElected in 2005
The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann champions research. We identify and recognise Ireland’s world class researchers. We support scholarship and promote awareness of how science and the humanities enrich our lives and benefit society. We believe that good research needs to be promoted, sustained and communicated. The Academy is run by a Council of its members. Membership is by election and considered the highest academic honour in Ireland.
Read more about the RIAChancellor, Professor of Genetics Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York
Honorary Member ScienceElected in 2005