Dorothy Maud Wrinch
Mathematician and biochemist
Born
September 12th, 1894
130 years ago
Died
1976
49 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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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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