Max Birnstiel

Swiss molecular biologist (1933-2014)
Person human Q18563865

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🏷️ Also known as
en Max Birnstiel en Max Luciano Birnstiel ru Макс Бирнстил zh 麥斯·比恩施迪爾
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Summary

Max Birnstiel was born on July 12, 1933[1], in Bahia[2]. He died on November 15, 2014[3], in Männedorf[4]. He worked as a molecular biologist[5] and university teacher[6].

FAQs

Where was Max Birnstiel born?

Max Birnstiel was born in Bahia[2].

Where did Max Birnstiel die?

Max Birnstiel passed away in Männedorf[4].

What did Max Birnstiel do for work?

Max Birnstiel worked as a molecular biologist[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Max Birnstiel go to school?

Max Birnstiel was educated at ETH Zurich[10] and California Institute of Technology[11].

What awards did Max Birnstiel receive?

Honors received include Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[13], Wilhelm Exner Medal[14], Otto Naegeli Prize[15], and honorary doctorate of Lund University[16].

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