Herbert Boyer

American researcher and businessman
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Herbert Boyer

Summary

Herbert Boyer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Derry[2]. He was born on July 10, 1936[3]. He worked as a biotechnologist[4], biochemist[5], biologist[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Boyer was born in Derry[2].
  • Herbert Boyer was born on July 10, 1936[3].
  • Herbert Boyer held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Herbert Boyer's professions included biotechnologist[4].
  • Herbert Boyer's professions included biochemist[5].
  • Herbert Boyer worked as a biologist[6].
  • Herbert Boyer's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Herbert Boyer was employed by University of California, San Francisco[10].
  • Herbert Boyer's education included a stint at University of Pittsburgh[11].
  • Herbert Boyer received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[12].
  • Herbert Boyer received the Lemelson–MIT Prize[13].
  • Herbert Boyer received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation[14].
  • Herbert Boyer received the Perkin Medal[15].
  • Herbert Boyer received the National Medal of Science[16].
  • Herbert Boyer received the Albany Medical Center Prize[17].
  • Herbert Boyer was a member of National Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Herbert Boyer was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Herbert Boyer was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[20].
  • Herbert Boyer is recorded as male[21].
  • Herbert Boyer's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Herbert Boyer's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Boyer[23].
  • Herbert Boyer's family name is recorded as Boyer[24].
  • Herbert Boyer's given name is recorded as Herbert[25].
  • Herbert Boyer's work location is recorded as San Francisco[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Derry[2], Herbert Boyer… he was born on July 10, 1936[3].

Education

Herbert Boyer was educated at University of Pittsburgh[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biotechnologist[4], biochemist[5], biologist[6], and businessperson[7]. Herbert Boyer was employed by University of California, San Francisco[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[12], a class of award[27], in United States[28], founded in 1946[29]; Lemelson–MIT Prize[13], a science award[30]; National Medal of Technology and Innovation[14], a science award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1980[33]; Perkin Medal[15], a chemistry award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1906[36]; National Medal of Science[16], a science award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1963[39]; and Albany Medical Center Prize[17], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 2001[42].

Why It Matters

Herbert Boyer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Boyer born?

Herbert Boyer was born in Derry[2].

What did Herbert Boyer do for work?

Herbert Boyer worked as biotechnologist[4], biochemist[5], biologist[6], and businessperson[7].

Where did Herbert Boyer go to school?

Herbert Boyer was educated at University of Pittsburgh[11].

What awards did Herbert Boyer receive?

Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[12], Lemelson–MIT Prize[13], National Medal of Technology and Innovation[14], and Perkin Medal[15].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . laskerfoundation.org. laskerfoundation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . nationalmedals.org. nationalmedals.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . sci-america.org. sci-america.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . NNDB. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sex or gender male
    Employer University of California, San Francisco
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    Occupation biotechnologist, biochemist, biologist +1
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