Carlos López Otín

Spanish researcher
Person human Q2919877
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Summary

Carlos López Otín was born on December 22, 1958[1], in Sabiñánigo[2]. He has worked as a biochemist[3] and molecular biologist[4]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Spain[6]
  • Field of work: oncogenetics[7]
  • Employer: University of Oviedo[8]
  • Educated at: University of Oviedo[9], University of Zaragoza[10]
  • Award received: Premio México de Ciencia y Tecnología[11], honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza[12], King James I Prize for Research[13], National Research Prize Santiago Ramon y Cajal[14], Spanish National Team of Science[15], Premio Aragón[16], Honorary Citizen of Asturias[17]
  • Member of: Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[18], Academia Europaea[19], Real Academia de Medicina de Zaragoza[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Noble title: Marquessate of Castillo de Lerés[22]
  • Honorific prefix: The Most Illustrious[23]
  • Residence: Spain[24]
  • Family name: López[25]
  • Given name: Carlos[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[27]

FAQs

Where was Carlos López Otín born?

Carlos López Otín was born in Sabiñánigo[2].

What did Carlos López Otín do for work?

Carlos López Otín worked as a biochemist[3] and molecular biologist[4].

Where did Carlos López Otín go to school?

Carlos López Otín was educated at University of Oviedo[9] and University of Zaragoza[10].

What awards did Carlos López Otín receive?

Honors received include Premio México de Ciencia y Tecnología[11], honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza[12], King James I Prize for Research[13], and National Research Prize Santiago Ramon y Cajal[14].

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  12. [12] ↑ . honoris.unizar.es. Retrieved . honoris.unizar.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . fprj.es. fprj.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] ↑ . miprincipado.asturias.es. miprincipado.asturias.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . rac.es. rac.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . eldebate.com. Retrieved . eldebate.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . BNE authority file. Retrieved . datos.bne.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Ytterbyz · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received → Premio México de Ciencia y Tecnología, honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza, King James I Prize for Research +4
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  2. 23w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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