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Lady Noreen Elizabeth Murray CBE FRS FRSE (née Parker; 26 February 1935 – 12 May 2011) was an English molecular geneticist who helped pioneer recombinant DNA technology (genetic engineering) by creating a series of bacteriophage lambda vectors into which genes could be inserted and expressed in order to examine their function. During her career she was recognised internationally as a pioneer and one of Britain's most distinguished and highly respected molecular geneticists. Until her 2001 retirement she held a personal chair in molecular genetics at the University of Edinburgh. She was president of the Genetical Society, vice president of the Royal Society, and a member of the UK Science and Technology Honours Committee.

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Born	Noreen Elizabeth Parker 26 February 1935 Lancashire, UK
Died	12 May 2011 (aged 76) Edinburgh, Scotland
Zodiac	Pisces
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