Kary Mullis
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Summary
Kary Mullis was born on December 28, 1944[1], in Lenoir[2]. He died on August 7, 2019[3], in Newport Beach[4]. He worked as a biochemist[5], molecular biologist[6], and chemist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,401 views/month, #6,811 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Cecil Banks Mullis[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: molecular biology[11], biochemistry[12], chemistry[13]
- Educated at: University of California, Berkeley[14], Georgia Tech[15], Dreher High School[16]
- Doctoral advisor: Joe Neilands[17]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Chemistry[18], Canada Gairdner International Award[19], National Inventors Hall of Fame[20], ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award[21], Robert Koch Prize[22], Japan Prize[23], honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[24], John Scott Award[25], Karl Landsteiner Memorial Award[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Kary Mullis[28]
- Cause of death: Tos[29]
- Family name: Mullis[30]
- Given name: Kary[31]
- Official website: https://karymullis.com[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Has characteristic: Nobel disease[35]
- Name in native language: Kary Banks Mullis[36]
- Number of children: 5[37]
- Erdős number: 5[38]
- Interested in: biochemistry[39]
Why It Matters
Kary Mullis has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Kary Mullis born?
Kary Mullis's place of birth was Lenoir[2].
Where did Kary Mullis die?
Kary Mullis passed away in Newport Beach[4].
Who were Kary Mullis's parents?
Kary Mullis's father was Cecil Banks Mullis[9].
What did Kary Mullis do for work?
Kary Mullis worked as a biochemist[5], molecular biologist[6], and chemist[7].
Where did Kary Mullis go to school?
Kary Mullis was educated at University of California, Berkeley[14], Georgia Tech[15], and Dreher High School[16].
What awards did Kary Mullis receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[18], Canada Gairdner International Award[19], National Inventors Hall of Fame[20], and ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award[21].