Born: 15 November 1956, New Zealand
Died: 17 November 2013
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: NA
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Elizabeth Brown was one of Australia’s leading bryologists, specialising in liverworts. After completing her PhD at the University of Auckland she took up a Research Fellowship at the National Herbarium of New South Wales. In 1993 she was appointed to the permanent staff of the Herbarium with responsibility for bryophytes and involvement in writing flora treatments of Asteraceae and Epacridaceae. Brown collected widely in Australia, Lord Howe Island, New Caledonia, Fiji, New Zealand, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. Her collections are in the National Herbarium of New South Wales. Several species have been named in her honour.
Chronology
1981
Education – Master of Science (MSc), University of Auckland
1987
Education – Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Auckland
1989
Career position – Research Fellowship, National Herbarium of New South Wales
1993 – 1999
Career position – Science Officer, National Herbarium of New South Wales
1999 – 2001
Career position – Treasurer, Australian Systematic Botany Society
2000 – 2013
Career position – Systematic Bryologist, National Herbarium of New South Wales
2006 – 2012
Career position – Editor, Telopea