Person

Reynolds, Eric Charles

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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 - BSc (hons), University of Melbourne
1977
Education - 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

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  • Who's who in Australia 2012 (Melbourne: Crown Content Pty Ltd, 2012), 2430 pp. Details
  • Who's who in Australia 2012 (Melbourne: Crown Content Pty Ltd, 2012), 2430 pp. Details

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