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Carlos Arias Ortiz

b. 1954

Mexican biochemist specialized in rotaviruses and corecipient of the Carlos JFinlay Prize for Microbiology UNESCO, 2001

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About Carlos Arias Ortiz

Born 1954. Carlos Arias Ortiz is a Mexican biochemist.

Carlos Federico Arias Ortiz is a Mexican biochemist specialized in rotaviruses. Along his wife, Susana López Charretón, he has been a co-recipient of both the 2001 Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology and the 2008 TWAS Prize in Biology.

Arias Ortiz holds a bachelor's degree in Pharmacology and both a master's and a doctorate degree in basic biomedical research from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Currently, he works for the Institute of Biotechnology of the same university.

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Important facts

Born
14 October 1954, Tierra Blanca Municipality
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Biochemist
Nationality
Mexico
Education
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Employers
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Awards
Carlos J. Finlay UNESCO Prize for Microbiology; TWAS Prize for Biology; Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology; TWAS
Also known as
Carlos Federico Arias Ortiz

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Carlos Arias Ortiz?

Mexican biochemist specialized in rotaviruses and corecipient of the Carlos JFinlay Prize for Microbiology UNESCO, 2001

When was Carlos Arias Ortiz born?

Carlos Arias Ortiz was born on 14 October 1954 in Tierra Blanca Municipality.

What is Carlos Arias Ortiz's occupation?

Carlos Arias Ortiz is a biochemist.

What nationality is Carlos Arias Ortiz?

Carlos Arias Ortiz is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carlos Arias Ortiz

· Wikidata: Q5041785

· DBpedia: Carlos Arias Ortiz

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