Peter Gluckman
Sir Peter Gluckman | |
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Gluckman in 2016 | |
| Born | 8 February 1949 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Otago University of Auckland |
| Known for | Former Director of Liggins Institute and Gravida Inaugural Chief Science Advisor to the New Zealand Prime Minister Chair, International Network for Government Science Advice |
| Spouse(s) | Judith, Lady Gluckman |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Paediatrics and perinatal biology Evolutionary medicine Science policy and diplomacy |
| Institutions | University of Auckland |
| Website | https://informedfutures.org |
Sir Peter David Gluckman (born 8 February 1949) is a New Zealand scientist. Originally trained as a paediatrician, he served as the inaugural Chief Science Advisor to the New Zealand Prime Minister from 2009 to 2018. He is a founding member and was inaugural chair of the International Network for Government Science Advice, and is president of the International Science Council.