Hall of fame award for Cork stem cell scientist

Dolly the cloned sheep and the groundbreaking possibilities offered by human embryonic stem cells were what propelled a Corkman into an area of science that yesterday saw him presented with a hall of fame award at his alma mater.

Stephen Sullivan, chief scientific officer at the Irish Stem Cell Foundation, returned to Ashton School in Cork yesterday to receive the award from principal Adrian Landen.

The award is given annually to a past-pupil in recognition of outstanding achievement in any area — science or otherwise.