Leroy Hood

American biologist and inventor of DNA sequencing

Leroy Hood - American biologist and inventor of DNA sequencing
Born

October 10th, 1938
87 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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