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Michael initially trained as a dentist at the University of Manchester, obtaining his BDS in 1983. He completed his PhD in developmental biology in Manchester in 1988 and undertook post-doctoral training in human genetics at Saint Mary’s Hospital, London. Currently, he is a Professor of Dental Genetics at the University of Manchester with research interests focused on normal and abnormal facial development, with particular emphasis on cleft lip and cleft palate. His research group has played a central role in the identification of genetic mutations underlying various human facial malformation syndromes, including Treacher Collins syndrome and amelogenesis imperfecta. Michael’s research is funded by significant grants from the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council. He has received several national and international awards, including the prestigious International Association for Dental Research Craniofacial Biology Research Award in 2001. His work is crucial for improving the clinical management of affected individuals and informing treatment designs for cleft deformities.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Leading research on facial development and genetic factors affecting malformations.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.