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Ian Wilmut, the British developmental biologist renowned for leading the team that created Dolly the sheep, received several prestigious honors throughout his career in recognition of his contributions to science.12
His major scientific awards and recognitions include:
- Ernst Schering Prize: Awarded in 2002.2
- Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize: Awarded in 2005.2
In addition to these specific prizes, Wilmut was elected a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2000 and a fellow of the Royal Society of London in 2002. He was also knighted in 2007 for his services to science.2