Dr. Joan M. Steitz

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Scientist
gptkbp:academic_advisor gptkb:James_D._Watson
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Yale_University
gptkbp:awards gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
gptkbp:birth_date 1941-04-19
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Milwaukee,_Wisconsin,_USA
gptkbp:collaborations numerous international research teams
gptkbp:contribution work on the structure and function of ribonucleoproteins
investigations into the mechanisms of RNA splicing
studies on the role of RNA in gene expression
discovery of small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (sn RNPs)
gptkbp:education gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkbp:field molecular biology
gptkbp:gender gptkb:Female
gptkbp:hobbies reading
gardening
traveling
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dr. Joan M. Steitz
gptkbp:impact inspired future generations of scientists
promoted interdisciplinary research
enhanced public understanding of science
contributed to the field of genetics
contributed to the development of RNA-based diagnostics
advanced the study of gene regulation
advocated for scientific integrity
encouraged diversity in STEM fields
enhanced knowledge of cellular processes
influenced RNA-based therapeutics
influenced policy on scientific research funding
promoted science communication
supported educational initiatives in science
fostered collaboration between academia and industry
significant contributions to understanding of RNA viruses
gptkbp:influence advancement of molecular biology
inspiration for female scientists
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Francois_Barre-Sinoussi
gptkb:David_Baltimore
gptkbp:involvement mentorship of young scientists
advocacy for women in science
gptkbp:known_for research on RNA biology
gptkbp:legacy pioneering work in RNA research
gptkbp:member gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:American_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkbp:notable_students gptkb:Michael_Rosenberg
gptkb:Ruth_Lehmann
gptkbp:publications over 300 scientific papers
gptkbp:research_focus RNA-protein interactions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yale_Medical_School
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7