Hans van Abeelen

Dutch Geneticist specializing in genetics

Hans van Abeelen - Dutch Geneticist specializing in genetics
Born

November 20th, 1936
88 years ago

Died

1998
27 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Netherlands

Links & References

A prominent geneticist contributed extensively to the field of genetics. Significant research focused on human genetic variation and its implications for health and disease. Published numerous scientific papers and articles that advanced understanding of genetic inheritance and population genetics. Served as a professor and held various academic positions at Dutch universities, influencing future generations of geneticists.

Research on human genetic variation

Published influential papers in genetics

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