Michael Reth

German geneticist and molecular biologist
Person human Q1746304
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Summary

Michael Reth was born on November 8, 1950[1], in Düsseldorf[2]. He has worked as a geneticist[3], molecular biologist[4], university teacher[5], immunologist[6], and biologist[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Employer: University of Freiburg[9]
  • Award received: Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[10], Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize[11], Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[12]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[13], National Academy of Sciences[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Michael Reth[16]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[17]
  • Family name: Reth[18]
  • Given name: Michael[19]
  • Work location: Freiburg im Breisgau[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
  • Name in native language: Michael Reth[22]
  • P14927: 142780677[23]

FAQs

Where was Michael Reth born?

Michael Reth's place of birth was Düsseldorf[2].

What did Michael Reth do for work?

Michael Reth worked as a geneticist[3], molecular biologist[4], university teacher[5], immunologist[6], and biologist[7].

What awards did Michael Reth receive?

Honors received include Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[10], Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize[11], and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[12].

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  10. [10] ↑ . uni-frankfurt.de. Retrieved . uni-frankfurt.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . leopoldina.org. leopoldina.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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