Professor Anthony P. Moran BSc, PhD, DSc, FRSC, MRIA
1960–2010
Professor Anthony (Tony) Moran, who died in
office on 30th September 2010, was a Professor of
Microbiology in the National University of Ireland
Galway since 2005. He was Founder and Director
of the Laboratory of Molecular Biochemistry,
School of Natural Sciences, NUI Galway.
His untimely and sudden passing, before reaching
his 50th birthday, is deeply mourned by his many
students, colleagues and friends, and, above all, by
his wife Mari, daughter Anna, son Martin, mother
and extended family.
Since first appointed Lecturer in 1992, Professor
Moran contributed extensively to both research
and teaching in NUI Galway. His major research
contribution to microbial biochemistry and
glycobiology is widely recognised at both national
and international levels.
To commemorate Tony and his great achievements the School of Natural Sciences will establish
in its new seminar programme a: Prof. Anthony P. Moran Lecture. The lecture topic will
cover an area of Tony’s expertise and will be held by a leading international scientist once a year
during the week of the 30th September.