Professor Kevin Morgan
Professor Morgan was the Professor of Human Genomics and Molecular Genetics at the University of Nottingham up to March 2023 when he retired. His work focused on the genetics of Alzheimer’s and the use of biomarkers for the early diagnosis of the disease. In collaboration with Steven Younkin of the Mayo Clinic in the USA he established and maintained one of the largest DNA collections of Alzheimer’s disease samples in the world. He became a trustee in 2009 when he succeeded Professor John Mayer as the NSG’s principal professional contact with the scientists engaged in research into neurodegenerative diseases at the Queen’s Medical Centre. Previously he had given talks about the genetic aspects of research at public events organised by the NSG at Nottingham and Derby. He ceased to be a trustee on his retirement.
His hobbies included listening to all types of music especially The Smiths, Morrissey and REM. In his spare time he built and flew model aircraft. He was a member of the UK Team at several World Championships and in 2007 was a British Championships winner.
