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Alexander Gintsburg

b. 1951

Russian microbiologist

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About Alexander Gintsburg

Born 1951. Alexander Gintsburg is a Russian biologist and microbiologist.

Alexander Leonidovich Gintsburg (; born 10 November 1951) is a Soviet and Russian microbiologist. Since 1997, he has been the director of the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology. He is Jewish.

In 2021 he was awarded the Fiddler on the Roof Award in the Science category.

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Important facts

Born
10 November 1951, Moscow
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Biologist, microbiologist
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
MSU Faculty of Biology
Employers
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology
Awards
Order of Friendship; Russian government prize for science and technology; State Prize of the Russian Federation; Order of Alexander Nevsky
Also known as
Alexander L Gintsburg, Aleksandr Gintsburg, Aleksandr Leonidovich Gintsburg, Alexander Leonidovich Gintsburg, Pomidorchik, Dedushka shprits

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Gintsburg?

Russian microbiologist

When was Alexander Gintsburg born?

Alexander Gintsburg was born on 10 November 1951 in Moscow.

What is Alexander Gintsburg's occupation?

Alexander Gintsburg is a biologist and microbiologist.

What nationality is Alexander Gintsburg?

Alexander Gintsburg is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Gintsburg

· Wikidata: Q56820635

· DBpedia: Alexander Gintsburg

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