Derek Denton

Emeritus Professor Derek Ashworth Denton AC^[1] (born 27 May 1924) is an Australian scientist renowned for his research exploring the nature of consciousness in animals.

He is the founder of the Howard Florey Institute^[2], Honorary Professor at the University of Melbourne, a consultant at the Baker Research Institute, and Director Emeritus of the Howard Florey Institute. Denton's latest book is The Primordial Emotions: The Dawning of Consciousness.^[3]

Personal life

Derek Denton has been married since 1953 to Dame Margaret Scott.^[4][5]

References

1. ^ Companion of the Order of Australia "Order of Australia Companion in the General Division". Commonwealth of Australia Gazette Special. Commonwealth of Australia. 26 January 2005. http://www.ag.gov.au/portal/govgazonline.nsf/DD8296862B9BEA41CA256F94007E27DE/$file/S%201.pdf Companion of the Order of Australia. 
2. ^ www.mindscience.org
3. ^ "Hon degree to Derek Denton". UniNews. 18 September 2006. http://uninews.unimelb.edu.au/view.php?articleID=3674. Retrieved 10 February 2010. 
4. ^ "The mind game". The Age. 8 Oct 2003. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/07/1065292575565.html. 
5. ^ "Dame Margaret Scott, DBE". Victorian Honour Roll of Women. 2001. http://www.women.vic.gov.au/web12/rwpgslib.nsf/GraphicFiles/HonourRoll01/$file/HonourRoll01.pdf. 

External links

• "Derek Denton". In converstation. ABC Radio National. 8 February 2007. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/inconversation/stories/2007/1836353.htm.  audio and transcript of interview

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