Dorothy Maud Wrinch

Mathematician and biochemist

Dorothy Maud Wrinch - Mathematician and biochemist
Born

September 12th, 1894
131 years ago

Died

1976
49 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the field of biochemistry and mathematics. Developed the concept of the 'Wrinch model' to explain protein structure. Engaged in philosophical inquiries regarding scientific theories and their implications. Held a professorship at the University of California, Los Angeles, advancing research in mathematical biology. Published several papers exploring the relationships between mathematics and molecular biology.

Developed the Wrinch model of protein structure

Published influential papers in biochemistry

Professed at UCLA, focusing on mathematical biology

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