Jack Szostak
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Summary
Jack Szostak is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on November 9, 1952[3]. He worked as a biologist[4], molecular biologist[5], geneticist[6], professor[7], and biochemist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Jack Szostak's place of birth was London[2].
- Jack Szostak was born on November 9, 1952[3].
- Jack Szostak held citizenship in United States[10].
- Jack Szostak held citizenship in Canada[11].
- Jack Szostak worked as a biologist[4].
- Jack Szostak's professions included molecular biologist[5].
- Jack Szostak worked as a geneticist[6].
- Jack Szostak's professions included professor[7].
- Jack Szostak worked as a biochemist[8].
- Jack Szostak's field of work was cytogenetics[12].
- Jack Szostak's field of work was biology[13].
- Jack Szostak's field of work was genetics[14].
- Among Jack Szostak's employers was Harvard University[15].
- Jack Szostak was employed by Harvard Medical School[16].
- Jack Szostak was employed by University of Chicago[17].
- Jack Szostak was educated at Cornell University[18].
- Jack Szostak's doctoral advisor was Ray Wu[19].
- Jack Szostak received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[20].
- Jack Szostak received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21].
- Jack Szostak received the NAS Award in Molecular Biology[22].
- Jack Szostak received the Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[23].
- Jack Szostak received the Oparin Medal[24].
- Jack Szostak received the Hans Sigrist Prize[25].
- Jack Szostak was a member of National Academy of Sciences[26].
- Jack Szostak was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
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Origins and Family
Jack Szostak was born in London[2]. He was born on November 9, 1952[3].
Education
Jack Szostak was educated at Cornell University[18]. His doctoral advisor was Ray Wu[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include biologist[4], molecular biologist[5], geneticist[6], professor[7], and biochemist[8]. Fields of work include cytogenetics[12], a medical specialty[28]; biology[13], a branch of science[29]; and genetics[14], a science[30], founded in 1900[31]. Employers include Harvard University[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Harvard Medical School[16], a medical school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1782[38]; and University of Chicago[17], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1890[41], headquartered in Chicago[42]. Doctoral students include Jennifer Doudna[43] and David P. Bartel[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[20], a class of award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1946[47]; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21], a science award[48], in Sweden[49], founded in 1901[50]; NAS Award in Molecular Biology[22], a biology award[51], founded in 1962[52]; Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[23], a science award[53]; Oparin Medal[24], an award[54]; and Hans Sigrist Prize[25], a science award[55], in Switzerland[56], founded in 1994[57].
Why It Matters
Jack Szostak has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Jennifer Doudna[59], a biochemist[60], b. 1964[61], of United States[62], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research[63], specialised in biochemistry[64].
His notable doctoral advisees include Jennifer Doudna[65], a biochemist[66], b. 1964[67], of United States[68], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research[69], specialised in biochemistry[70].
FAQs
Where was Jack Szostak born?
Jack Szostak's place of birth was London[2].
What did Jack Szostak do for work?
Jack Szostak worked as biologist[4], molecular biologist[5], geneticist[6], professor[7], and biochemist[8].
Where did Jack Szostak go to school?
Jack Szostak was educated at Cornell University[18].
What awards did Jack Szostak receive?
Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[20], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21], NAS Award in Molecular Biology[22], and Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics[23].
Who did Jack Szostak influence?
Jack Szostak has been cited as an influence by Jennifer Doudna[59].