Simon Parson

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Simon Henry Parson (born 23 May 1966) is a British anatomist. [1] He is Regius Professor of Anatomy at the University of Aberdeen. [2]

Parson was educated at Durham University (BSc Zoology, 1987) and the University of Edinburgh (PhD Neuroscience, 1990). [3] [2] He was the President of the Anatomical Society. [4]

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References

  1. "Parson, Simon Henry" . Who's Who . Vol. 2021 (December 2020 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 26 July 2021.(Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. 1 2 "Professor Simon Parson". University of Aberdeen . Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  3. Shannon, Lisa; Mayne, Debbie, eds. (4 August 2023). "Class Notes". Dunelm Magazine (9): 39. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  4. "Councillor Profiles". Anatomical Society . Retrieved 26 July 2021.