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Jeremy Nathans

b. 1958

American geneticist

Geneticist Researcher
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About Jeremy Nathans

Born 1958. Jeremy Nathans is an American geneticist and researcher.

Jeremy Nathans (born July 31, 1958) is a professor of molecular biology and genetics at Johns Hopkins University. He is also a member of the National Academy of Sciences and an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

He is known for first isolating and characterizing the opsin genes contributing to human color vision. In 2020 he was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Medal (Franklin Institute) in Life Science. In 2022 he was awarded the Nemmers Prize in Medical Science.

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Important facts

Born
31 July 1958, New York City
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Geneticist, researcher
Nationality
United States
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University
Employers
Johns Hopkins University, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Awards
Golden Brain Award; Champalimaud Vision Award; William O. Baker Award for Initiatives in Research; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; Benjamin Franklin Medal (Franklin Institute); Nemmers Prize in Medical Science; Newcomb Cleveland Prize
Also known as
J. Nathans, J Nathans, Nathans, Nathans J, Nathans J.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeremy Nathans?

American geneticist

When was Jeremy Nathans born?

Jeremy Nathans was born on 31 July 1958 in New York City.

What is Jeremy Nathans's occupation?

Jeremy Nathans is a geneticist and researcher.

What nationality is Jeremy Nathans?

Jeremy Nathans is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeremy Nathans

· Wikidata: Q6181718

· DBpedia: Jeremy Nathans

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