Gordon Whitmore

Professor G. F. Whitmore has made a major contribution to radiobiology both at the basic level and in its application to the treatment of cancer. In his basic studies of the radiobiology of mammalian cells 'in vitro' he developed a new method for synchronizing cell population and showed that the sensitivity of these cells depended on their position in the cell cycle. His studies have elucidated the mechanisms of radiation damage and recovery in cells. His work has earned him an international reputation in radiobiology and radiotherapy.