Wednesday 27 May 2026

Professor Rob Klose Elected Fellow of the Royal Society

Professor Rob Klose, Professor of Genetics at the Department of Biochemistry and Keble College, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to scientific research.

Professor Klose’s research focuses on how chromatin based and epigenetic processes contribute to regulation of gene expression. His work has made major contributions to understanding how genes are regulated in health and disease.

Founded in 1660, the Royal Society is the UK’s national academy of sciences. Election to the Fellowship recognises researchers who have made substantial contributions to the improvement of natural knowledge across the sciences, engineering and medicine.

Professor Klose said: “I am honoured to be in the company of such outstanding scientists and deeply grateful for the support of my colleagues. Most importantly, I am indebted to, and continually inspired by, the remarkable students, postdoctoral researchers, and collaborators who have made the pursuit of discovery such a joy.”

Further details and the full list of newly elected Fellows are available on the Royal Society website. For this year’s Oxford academics elected to the Fellowship, read the University of Oxford’s news story.