Julie Williams (scientist)

Julie Williams (born c. 1957)[1] is Professor of Neuropsychological Genetics at Cardiff University and the Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales since 2013. She is one of the world's leading contributors to Alzheimer's research.[1]

Early life and education

She was born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales,[2] and grew up in Cefn Coed. Attended Vaynor and Penderyn Grammar School.[1] She went on to study psychology at Cardiff University.[3]

Achievements

Williams is Professor of Neuropsychological Genetics and Head of the Neurodegeneration section of the Medical Research Council Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics at Cardiff University.[4] She is a former Chief Scientific Adviser to the Alzheimer's Research Trust, and in 2012 was appointed a CBE for her contribution to Alzheimer's research. She is a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales.

Professor Julie Williams was Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales from September 2013 to September 2017[5], the second person to hold the post. Edwina Hart, Minister for the Economy, Science and Transport, said "She is a great role model for women in science ...Her networks of national and international scientists will be crucial in opening the doors for Wales".[2]

Research

Williams' research aims to identify and characterise genes which confer a risk of developing psychological and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, developmental dyslexia, and schizophrenia. She has received funding from the Wellcome Trust, MRC and the Health Foundation.[6]

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