Roderick MacKinnon

American neuroscientist
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Roderick MacKinnon was born on February 19, 1956, in Burlington[1][2][3] and holds citizenship in the United States. His education included Burlington High School, Tufts University, Brandeis University, and Tufts University School of Medicine. He has been employed by Harvard University and The Rockefeller University.

Working in the field of biochemistry, MacKinnon's professional occupations include biochemist, chemist, neuroscientist, internist, university teacher, and crystallographer. His research contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, the Michael and Kate Bárány Award, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Canada Gairdner International Award, the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize, and the Rosenstiel Award, among others[4][5][6][7][8][9][10].

He holds memberships in several prestigious organizations, specifically the National Academy of Sciences, the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society[11].

Roderick MacKinnon

Summary

Roderick MacKinnon is a human[1]. Born in Burlington[2], he… he was born on +1956-02-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a biochemist[4], chemist[5], neuroscientist[6], internist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Roderick MacKinnon's place of birth was Burlington[2].
  • Roderick MacKinnon was born on +1956-02-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Roderick MacKinnon held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Roderick MacKinnon's professions included biochemist[4].
  • Roderick MacKinnon's professions included chemist[5].
  • Roderick MacKinnon worked as a neuroscientist[6].
  • Roderick MacKinnon's professions included internist[7].
  • Roderick MacKinnon worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Roderick MacKinnon worked as a crystallographer[11].
  • Roderick MacKinnon's field of work was biochemistry[12].
  • Roderick MacKinnon was employed by Harvard University[13].
  • Among Roderick MacKinnon's employers was The Rockefeller University[14].
  • Roderick MacKinnon's education included a stint at Tufts University[15].
  • Roderick MacKinnon was educated at Brandeis University[16].
  • Roderick MacKinnon was educated at Tufts University School of Medicine[17].
  • Roderick MacKinnon's education included a stint at Burlington High School[18].
  • Roderick MacKinnon received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[19].
  • Roderick MacKinnon received the Michael and Kate Bárány Award[20].
  • Roderick MacKinnon received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[21].
  • Roderick MacKinnon received the Canada Gairdner International Award[22].
  • Roderick MacKinnon received the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[23].
  • Roderick MacKinnon received the Rosenstiel Award[24].
  • Roderick MacKinnon was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Roderick MacKinnon was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Roderick MacKinnon was a member of American Philosophical Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Roderick MacKinnon's place of birth was Burlington[2]. He was born on +1956-02-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Tufts University[15], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1852[30]; Brandeis University[16], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1948[33], headquartered in Waltham[34]; Tufts University School of Medicine[17], a medical school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1893[37]; and Burlington High School[18], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1939[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[4], chemist[5], neuroscientist[6], internist[7], university teacher[8], and crystallographer[11]. Roderick MacKinnon's field of work was biochemistry[12]. Employers include Harvard University[13], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1636[43], headquartered in Cambridge[44] and The Rockefeller University[14], a private university[45], in United States[46], founded in 1901[47], headquartered in New York City[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[19], a class of award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1946[51]; Michael and Kate Bárány Award[20], a biology award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1992[54]; Nobel Prize in Chemistry[21], a chemistry award[55], in Sweden[56], founded in 1901[57]; Canada Gairdner International Award[22], a science award[58], in Canada[59], founded in 1959[60]; Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[23], a science award[61], in United States[62], founded in 1967[63]; and Rosenstiel Award[24], a science award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1971[66].

Why It Matters

Roderick MacKinnon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Roderick MacKinnon born?

Roderick MacKinnon's place of birth was Burlington[2].

What did Roderick MacKinnon do for work?

Roderick MacKinnon worked as biochemist[4], chemist[5], neuroscientist[6], internist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Roderick MacKinnon go to school?

Roderick MacKinnon was educated at Tufts University[15], Brandeis University[16], Tufts University School of Medicine[17], and Burlington High School[18].

What awards did Roderick MacKinnon receive?

Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[19], Michael and Kate Bárány Award[20], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[21], and Canada Gairdner International Award[22].

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