Birger Lindberg Møller named honorary doctor at Umeå University

Professor Birger Lindberg Møller, Copenhagen University, is a prominent plant scientist who is well known to the scientists of Umeå Plant Science Centre.  He has now been appointed as honorary doctor and will formally receive the high honour at the annual ceremony on October 24. He will give his special lecture entitled "Bio-active natural products in plants" in KB3B1 on Friday October 23 at 13.00.

Professor Lindberg Møller has worked on several areas in plant biology, including moller_lindberg_birgerphotosynthesis, natural
products, starch metabolism and secondary metabolism. He has also invested a lot of time to develop agricultural research in Africa, to stimulate science studies in Denmark and discuss biotechnology with consumers, farmers and politicians.
He has also contributed with commitment and expertise to develop the research at Umea Plant Science Centre.

For more information contact:
Stefan Jansson
Umeå Plant Science Centre
Phone +46-90-786 5354
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