Joan Oró

Scientist, Deceased Person

1923 – 2004

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Who was Joan Oró?

Joan Oró i Florensa was a biochemist from Catalonia, whose research has been of importance in understanding the origin of life. He participated in several NASA missions, including Apollo mission to the Moon and the Viking lander. He received the Oparin Medal, awarded by the International Astrobiology Society for his contributions to the field of origins of life.

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Born
Oct 26, 1923
Lleida
Also known as
  • Joan Oro
Profession
Education
  • University of Barcelona
Died
Sep 2, 2004

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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