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Giuseppe Attardi

1923 – 2008

Italian-born American geneticist

Geneticist University teacher Molecular biologist
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About Giuseppe Attardi

Lived 1923 – 2008 (aged 84). Giuseppe Attardi was an American and Italian geneticist, university teacher and molecular biologist, known for Human mitochondrial genetics.

Attardi was awarded two Guggenheim Fellowships, in 1970 and 1986, for his work in molecular and cellular biology. He received the Gairdner Foundation International Award in 1998 for his contributions to medical science and was selected jointly with Douglas C. Wallace for the 2000 Passano Award "for their landmark contributions to the mitochondrial genome project and their development of innovative methods for studying mitochondrial genetics and human disease".

He was a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences from 1984.

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Important facts

Born
14 September 1923, Vicari
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 April 2008, Altadena
Occupation
Geneticist, university teacher, molecular biologist
Nationality
United States, Italy, Kingdom of Italy
Known for
Human mitochondrial genetics
Education
University of Padua
Employers
California Institute of Technology, University of Pisa
Awards
Canada Gairdner International Award; Guggenheim Fellowship; Feltrinelli Prize; Gairdner Foundation International Award
Also known as
Giuseppe M. Attardi, Giuseppe Maria Attardi

Family & relationships

Child
Laura Attardi

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giuseppe Attardi?

Italian-born American geneticist (1923-2008)

When was Giuseppe Attardi born?

Giuseppe Attardi was born on 14 September 1923 in Vicari.

When did Giuseppe Attardi die?

Giuseppe Attardi died on 5 April 2008 in Altadena.

What was Giuseppe Attardi's occupation?

Giuseppe Attardi was a geneticist, university teacher and molecular biologist.

What was Giuseppe Attardi known for?

Giuseppe Attardi was known for Human mitochondrial genetics.

What nationality was Giuseppe Attardi?

Giuseppe Attardi was American and Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giuseppe Attardi

· Wikidata: Q1528133

· DBpedia: Giuseppe Attardi

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