The idea was to formally recognise that the university relied on academics who were primarily dedicated to teaching and to supporting students.

Previously the university had sought to ensure that all academics were 'research active', but now appreciates that a good team requires batters, bowlers, and all-rounders.

He studied an unusual genetic disorder termed Haemophilia B Leyden where patients recover after puberty.

[11] He is using CRISPR-mediated gene editing to introduce beneficial mutations in cell lines as models for treating genetic diseases.

He is also known for the initial identification and cloning of a significant number of genes encoding DNA-binding proteins: KLF3,[14] KLF8,[15] KLF17,[16] EOS IKZF4,[17] PEGASUS IKZF5,[18] and their associated co-regulators: FOG1 ZFPM1,[19] FOG2 ZFPM2,[20] and CTBP2.