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Joshua B. Plotkin

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About Joshua B. Plotkin

Joshua B. Plotkin was an American ecologist.

Joshua B. Plotkin is an evolutionary biologist and applied mathematician. He is the Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor of Natural Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Plotkin's research includes the study of the evolution of adaptation in populations, virus ecology, genetic drift, protein translation, and social norms.

He serves on the editorial boards for Science Magazine and Cell Reports.

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Important facts

Occupation

Ecologist

Nationality

United States

Education

Harvard University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania

Employers

University of Pennsylvania

Awards

Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering

Also known as

Joshua B Plotkin, Joshua Plotkin

Frequently asked questions

Who was Joshua B. Plotkin?

biology researcher

What was Joshua B. Plotkin's occupation?

Joshua B. Plotkin was an ecologist.

What nationality was Joshua B. Plotkin?

Joshua B. Plotkin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joshua B. Plotkin

· Wikidata: Q57242660

· DBpedia: Joshua B. Plotkin

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