Dean Hamer

American geneticist
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Dean Hamer
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Dean Hamer

Summary

Dean Hamer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montclair[2]. He was born on May 29, 1951[3]. He worked as a geneticist[4] and film director[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Dean Hamer was born in Montclair[2].
  • Dean Hamer was born on May 29, 1951[3].
  • Dean Hamer held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Dean Hamer's professions included geneticist[4].
  • Dean Hamer's professions included film director[5].
  • Dean Hamer was educated at Harvard Medical School[8].
  • Dean Hamer received the Ariëns Kappers Medal[9].
  • Dean Hamer is recorded as male[10].
  • Dean Hamer's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Dean Hamer's family name is recorded as Hamer[12].
  • Dean Hamer's given name is recorded as Dean[13].
  • Dean Hamer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[14].

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Origins and Family

Dean Hamer was born in Montclair[2]. He was born on May 29, 1951[3].

Education

Dean Hamer was educated at Harvard Medical School[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geneticist[4] and film director[5].

Recognition

Dean Hamer received the Ariëns Kappers Medal[9].

Why It Matters

Dean Hamer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15]

FAQs

Where was Dean Hamer born?

Dean Hamer's place of birth was Montclair[2].

What did Dean Hamer do for work?

Dean Hamer worked as geneticist[4] and film director[5].

Where did Dean Hamer go to school?

Dean Hamer was educated at Harvard Medical School[8].

What awards did Dean Hamer receive?

Honors received include Ariëns Kappers Medal[9].

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    Place of birth Montclair
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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