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Kathryn V. Anderson

1952 – 2020

American developmental biologist

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About Kathryn V. Anderson

Lived 1952 – 2020 (aged 68). Kathryn V. Anderson was an American researcher and geneticist.

Kathryn Virginia Anderson was an American developmental biologist researching about the various gene and protein interactions that guide the process of embryogenesis and especially neurulation.

Early life and education Anderson was born in La Jolla, San Diego in 1952. She was schooled at Point Loma High School and she has ascribed her interest in biological sciences to its biology teacher and parents. She received her Ph.D. degree in 1980.

Honors She was elected to the National Academy of Science in 2002. She was also awarded the Edwin Grant Conklin Medal by the Society for Developmental Biology in 2016. In 2013, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology honored her with the Excellence in Science Award.

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Important facts

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Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Employers
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Sloan-Kettering Institute
Awards
Edwin Grant Conklin Medal; FASEB Excellence in Science Award
Also known as
Kathryn Virginia Anderson, Kathryn V Anderson, Kathryn Anderson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kathryn V. Anderson?

American developmental biologist

When was Kathryn V. Anderson born?

Kathryn V. Anderson was born on 17 September 1952.

When did Kathryn V. Anderson die?

Kathryn V. Anderson died on 30 November 2020.

What was Kathryn V. Anderson's occupation?

Kathryn V. Anderson was a researcher and geneticist.

What nationality was Kathryn V. Anderson?

Kathryn V. Anderson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kathryn V. Anderson

· Wikidata: Q28753199

· DBpedia: Kathryn Virginia Anderson

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