Professor Ashcroft was chosen for advancing our understanding of insulin secretion and of neonatal diabetes.

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"We need to explore the genetic variations related to insulin secretion, " says Carnethon.

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British scientist Professor Frances Ashcroft FRS was named the 2012 European Laureate for her work in advancing our understanding of insulin secretion and of neonatal diabetes.

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