Person
Reynolds, Eric Charles
AO FTSE
- Occupation
- Dentist
Summary
Eric Reynolds is Head and Professor of Dental Science at the University of Melbourne. He led a research team that developed a milk protein derivative called anti-cariogenic casein phosphopeptides (ACPP), the only agent other than fluoride known to inhibit dental caries. In 2017 Reynolds was awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation.
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Chronology
- 1973 -
- Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc(Hons)), University of Melbourne
- 1977
- Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Melbourne
- 1978
- Career event - Joined the in Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, University of Melbourne
- 1990 -
- Career position - Chairman/Councillor, Australian and New Zealand Division, International Association for Dental Research
- 1994 -
- Career position - Professor of Dental Science, University of Melbourne
- 1994 -
- Career position - Associate Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
- 1994 - 1995
- Career position - Vice-President, Australian and New Zealand Division, International Association for Dental Research
- 1996
- Career position - Panel Member, Accreditation Committee, Australian Dental Council
- 1996 - 1997
- Career position - President, Australian and New Zealand Division, International Association for Dental Research
- 1997
- Award - Alan Docking Science Award, Australian and New Zealand Division, International Association for Dental Research
- 1999 -
- Career position - Member, International Association for Dental Research
- 1999 -
- Career position - Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Dental Research
- 1999 - 2014
- Career position - Head, School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne
- 2001 -
- Career position - Member, Editorial Board, Australian Dental Journal
- 2001
- Career position - Member, Research Advisory Committee, Australian Dental Research Foundation Inc.
- 2001
- Award - Loftus Hill Memorial Award of Merit, Dairy Industry Association of Australia
- 2002
- Award - Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
- 2004 -
- Career position - CEO and Board Member, CRC for Oral Health Science
- 2004
- Career position - Member, Development Grants Review Panel, National Health and Medical Research Council
- 2004 - 2009
- Career position - Executive Director, Victorian Centre for Oral Health Science
- 2005
- Award - Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) - for service to community dental health through research and development of preventative and restorative products, to dental education through curriculum development, and as an administrator and teacher
- 2005
- Award - Victoria Prize for Technological Innovation, Victorian Government
- 2005
- Award - Anne and Eric Smorgon Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to science, technology and/or engineering, Jack and Robert Smorgon Families Foundation
- 2008 -
- Award - Honorary Fellow, International College of Dentists
- 2008
- Award - Fellow, International College of Dentists
- 2008
- Award - CRC Association Award for Excellence in Innovation for Tooth Mousse Plus
- 2008
- Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (FTSE)
- 2009
- Award - Innovation in Oral Care Award, International Association for Dental Research/GlaxoSmithKline, Miami, USA
- 2010 -
- Award - Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
- 2010 - 2018
- Career position - Chief Executive Officer, Oral Health CRC
- 2011
- Award - Distinguished Scientist Award, International Association for Dental Research
- 2011 - 2021
- Career position - Professor Laureate, University of Melbourne
- 2013
- Award - Distinguished Service Award, Victorian Branch, Australian Dental Association
- 2015
- Award - Leach Medal for Scientific Excellence, 40th International Meeting on Protein Structure and Function, Lorne, Victoria
- 2017
- Award - Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation
Related entries
Published resources
Journal Articles
- Anon, 'Eric Reynolds awarded 2017 PM's Prize for Innovation', ATSE focus, 205 (2017), 49, https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-603686632. Details
Resources
- 'Reynolds, Eric Charles', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1475557. Details
See also
Rosanne Walker and Helen Cohn
Created: 30 June 1997, Last modified: 24 August 2023