Leroy Hood
American biologist and inventor of DNA sequencing
Born
October 10th, 1938
86 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the field of biology and genomics. Developed the first automated DNA sequencer and contributed to the Human Genome Project. Worked on various biomedical initiatives and founded several biotechnology companies. Served as a professor at the California Institute of Technology, influencing a generation of scientists in molecular biology and genetics. His inventions advanced the understanding of genetic information and paved the way for personalized medicine.
Developed the first automated DNA sequencer
Played a key role in the Human Genome Project
Founded several biotechnology companies
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