Edward Boyden

American neuroscientist
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Edward Boyden

Summary

Edward Boyden is a human[1]. Born in Plano[2], he… he was born on +1979-08-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a molecular biologist[4], neuroscientist[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Boyden's place of birth was Plano[2].
  • Edward Boyden was born on +1979-08-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Boyden held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Edward Boyden's professions included molecular biologist[4].
  • Edward Boyden's professions included neuroscientist[5].
  • Edward Boyden's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Among Edward Boyden's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[9].
  • Edward Boyden was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[10].
  • Edward Boyden's education included a stint at Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science[11].
  • Edward Boyden received the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences[12].
  • Edward Boyden received the The Brain Prize[13].
  • Edward Boyden received the Perl-UNC Prize[14].
  • Edward Boyden received the Gabbay Award[15].
  • Edward Boyden received the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[16].
  • Edward Boyden received the Canada Gairdner International Award[17].
  • Edward Boyden was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Edward Boyden was a member of National Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Edward Boyden's image is recorded as Edward Boyden World Economic Forum 2013.jpg[20].
  • Edward Boyden is recorded as male[21].
  • Edward Boyden's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Edward Boyden's ISNI is recorded as 0000000370805229[23].
  • Edward Boyden's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 250181259[24].
  • Edward Boyden's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2012071100[25].
  • Edward Boyden's IdRef ID is recorded as 160138531[26].
  • Edward Boyden's Commons category is recorded as Edward Boyden[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Plano[2], Edward Boyden… he was born on +1979-08-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[10], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science[11], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1987[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include molecular biologist[4], neuroscientist[5], and university teacher[6]. Edward Boyden was employed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences[12], a science award[35], in United States[36], founded in 2013[37]; The Brain Prize[13], a science award[38], in Denmark[39], founded in 2011[40]; Perl-UNC Prize[14], an award[41], in United States[42]; Gabbay Award[15], a biomedical award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1998[45]; BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[16], a science award[46], in Spain[47], founded in 2008[48]; and Canada Gairdner International Award[17], a science award[49], in Canada[50], founded in 1959[51].

Why It Matters

Edward Boyden ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Edward Boyden born?

Born in Plano[2], Edward Boyden…

What did Edward Boyden do for work?

Edward Boyden worked as molecular biologist[4], neuroscientist[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did Edward Boyden go to school?

Edward Boyden was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[10] and Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science[11].

What awards did Edward Boyden receive?

Honors received include Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences[12], The Brain Prize[13], Perl-UNC Prize[14], and Gabbay Award[15].

References

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  11. [9] . ORCID Public Data File 2023. Retrieved . pub.orcid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . breakthroughprize.org. breakthroughprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . lundbeckfonden.com. lundbeckfonden.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [15] . brandeis.edu. brandeis.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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