
John Fuller Atkins
BA(Dubl 1965), MA(Dubl 1968), PhD(Dubl 1970), ScD(Dubl 1981)Former Director of Science Foundation Ireland, Molecular Biologist UCC
Member ScienceElected in 2003
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 RIAFormer Director of Science Foundation Ireland, Molecular Biologist UCC
Member ScienceElected in 2003