Dr Ruth Bastow was awarded the Society of Biology President’s Medal at its 2012 Annual General Meeting. The Medal is awarded annually to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the life sciences over the previous year.

Ruth received the Medal for her leadership, drive, community knowledge and administrative support, which allowed the UK Plant Sciences Federation (UKPSF) to be founded.

Ruth also co-ordinates GARNet, a network supporting excellence in Arabidopsis research.