Norman Davidson

Professor, Award Winner

1916 –

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Who is Norman Davidson?

Norman Davidson was an American molecular biologist notable for advancing genome research, member of the National Academy of Sciences, received a National Medal of Science from U.S. President Bill Clinton, was a professor at Caltech. The New York Times called Davidson "major figure in advancing genome research ... whose groundbreaking work in molecular biology led to the earliest understanding of the overall structure of genomes". The Los Angeles Times called him "a groundbreaking Caltech chemical biologist". President Bill Clinton cited the scientist for "breakthroughs in chemistry and biology which have led to the earliest understanding of the overall structure of genomes".

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Born
Apr 5, 1916
Chicago
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Chicago

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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