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Matthew P. Scott

b. 1953

American biologist

Biologist University teacher
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About Matthew P. Scott

Born 1953. Matthew P. Scott is an American biologist and university teacher, known for Homeobox.

Education Scott completed a B.S. in 1975 and Ph.D. in biology in 1980, both at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Career and research Scott served on the faculty of the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Colorado starting in 1983. He moved to Stanford University in 1990 to join the faculty of the Department of Developmental Biology and the Department of Genetics. From 2002-2007 he served as Chair of Bio-X, Stanford's interdisciplinary biosciences program.

Awards and honors 1983 - Helen Hay Whitney postdoctoral fellowship 1985 - Searle Scholar 2004 - Conklin Medal, Society for Developmental Biology 1999 - Member, United States National Academy of Sciences 2007 - Member, National Institute of Medicine

Personal life He is married to Stanford developmental geneticist Margaret T. Fuller.

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Important facts

Born
1953
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Biologist, university teacher
Nationality
United States
Known for
Homeobox
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Employers
Stanford University
Awards
Edwin Grant Conklin Medal; Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation Award for Distinguished Contributions to Cancer Research; Member of the National Academy of Sciences
Also known as
Matthew Peter Scott

Family & relationships

Spouse
Margaret T. Fuller

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthew P. Scott?

American biologist

When was Matthew P. Scott born?

Matthew P. Scott was born in 1953.

What is Matthew P. Scott's occupation?

Matthew P. Scott is a biologist and university teacher.

What is Matthew P. Scott known for?

Matthew P. Scott is known for Homeobox.

What nationality is Matthew P. Scott?

Matthew P. Scott is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew P. Scott

· Wikidata: Q6791049

· DBpedia: Matthew P. Scott

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