Johann Deisenhofer
Johann Deisenhofer | |
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Born | [2] | September 30, 1943
Citizenship | Germany and United States |
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Awards | Nobel Prize for Chemistry) (1988) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Biophysics and biochemistry |
Institutions | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center[2] |
Doctoral advisor | Robert Huber[2] |
Website | www |
Johann Deisenhofer (German pronunciation:
Early life and education
Born in Bavaria, Deisenhofer earned his doctorate from the
Career
Together with Michel and Huber, Deisenhofer determined the three-dimensional structure of a
Deisenhofer currently serves on the board of advisors of Scientists and Engineers for America, an organization focused on promoting sound science in American government. In 2003 he was one of 22 Nobel Laureates who signed the Humanist Manifesto.[7] He is currently a professor at the Department of Biophysics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.[8]
References
- American Academy of Achievement.
- ^ a b c d e f Frängsmyr, Tore; Malmström, Bo G., eds. (1992). Nobel Lectures, Chemistry 1981–1990. World Scientific Publishing Co. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
- PMID 10683655.
- ^ Biography at www.nobel.org
- S2CID 4193312.
- S2CID 1551692.
- ^ "Notable Signers". Humanism and Its Aspirations. American Humanist Association. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
- ^ "Johann Deisenhofer, Ph.D. – Faculty Profile – UT Southwestern". Retrieved June 24, 2014.
External links
- Johann Deisenhofer on Nobelprize.org