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John Bradfield (biologist) is a British entrepreneur and biologist who has made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology. He is best known for his work in the development of the first commercially available recombinant DNA technology. Born in 1925 in Cambridge, England, Bradfield attended the University of Cambridge, where he earned a degree in Natural Sciences. After graduating, he worked as a research assistant at the University of Oxford, where he developed an interest in biotechnology. In the early 1970s, Bradfield founded the biotechnology company Genentech, which was the first company to successfully produce recombinant DNA technology. This technology allowed for the production of proteins and other molecules from different organisms, which could then be used in medical treatments. Bradfield has also been involved in the development of other biotechnology companies, including Cetus Corporation and Chiron Corporation. He has also served as a consultant to numerous biotechnology companies, including Amgen and Genentech. Bradfield is currently 89 years old and has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion. He is married to his wife, Mary, and has two children.

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Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 20 May, 1925
Birthday 20 May
Birthplace Cambridge, England, UK
Date of death (2014-10-13) Cambridge, England, UK
Died Place Cambridge, England, UK
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2014

Sir John died on 13 October 2014, aged 89, under the Great Gate at Trinity College on his way to attend a dinner for the current tenants of Cambridge Science Park.

2007

In 2007 he was awarded a Knighthood in the New Year honours list in recognition of his services to science, business and to the community of Cambridge.

1993

Dr. Bradfield was Chairman of Addenbrooke's NHS Trust from 1993 to 1997.

1992

In 1992 Bradfield received an Honorary Degree from Cambridge University.

1975

In 1975, Trinity College, under Bradfield's guidance as Senior Bursar, founded England's first science park on the outskirts of Cambridge. Dr Bradfield spearheaded the creation of Cambridge's research and business campus in the early 1970s, and was its director for many years.

1947

Sir John was a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge from 1947 until his death in 2014. He was a former pupil of the Cambridge and County High School for Boys — now Hills Road Sixth Form College — where he won a scholarship to study natural sciences.

1925

Sir John Richard Grenfell Bradfield, CBE (20 May 1925 – 13 October 2014) was a British biologist and entrepreneur, most famous for his role as the founder of Cambridge Science Park, the first Science Park in Europe.