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Josef Penninger

b. 1964

Austrian geneticist

Geneticist Researcher Physician
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About Josef Penninger

Born 1964. Josef Penninger is an Austrian geneticist, researcher and physician.

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Important facts

Born
5 September 1964, Gurten, Upper Austria
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Geneticist, researcher, physician
Nationality
Austria
Education
University of Innsbruck, Amgen, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, University of British Columbia
Employers
University of British Columbia, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology
Awards
Carus medal; Ernst Jung Prize for Medicine; Wittgenstein-Prize; City of Vienna award for medicine; Kardinal-Innitzer-Preis; EMBO Membership; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; Descartes Prize; Ernst Jung Prize; Wittgenstein-Preis
Also known as
Josef M Penninger

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Josef Penninger?

Austrian geneticist

When was Josef Penninger born?

Josef Penninger was born on 5 September 1964 in Gurten, Upper Austria.

What is Josef Penninger's occupation?

Josef Penninger is a geneticist, researcher and physician.

What nationality is Josef Penninger?

Josef Penninger is Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Josef Penninger

· Wikidata: Q1674391

· DBpedia: Josef Penninger

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