Prof William Reville has been awarded the Ireland United States Alumni Association (IUSA) Distinguished Alumni Award for 2021 in recognition of his contribution to research, science discourse and long-term commitment to the special relationship between the US and Ireland. Prof Reville is an emeritus professor of biochemistry at UCC and has been a contributor to The Irish Times science page for many years. The citation highlighted “his tremendous contribution to Irish science” through his work in UCC and to public understanding of science, notably through his columns in The Irish Times. He was appointed professor of biochemistry in 2001 and emeritus professor in 2012. This led to him writing a column for the Cork Examiner, before becoming a columnist with The Irish Times.

Source: The Irish Times February 08, 2021 21:56 UTC