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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Genetics
gptkb:Scientist gptkb:Professor |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Harvard_Medical_School
gptkb:Harvard_University |
| gptkbp:award |
gptkb:Gordon_Bell_Prize
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1954-08-29
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Mac_Dill_Air_Force_Base
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:contribution |
mentored numerous students and researchers
participated in international scientific collaborations published extensively in scientific journals served on various scientific advisory boards advocated for the integration of ethics in scientific research developed methods for DNA sequencing developed techniques for genome editing explored the potential of gene drives explored the use of DNA as a data storage medium advocated for open access to genomic data investigated the role of epigenetics in gene expression advocated for the ethical use of genetic engineering co-founded the Personal Genome Project collaborated with industry on genomic technologies contributed to the field of bioinformatics contributed to the understanding of human genetics developed educational programs in genomics developed methods for genome assembly engaged in public discussions about genetics engaged in public outreach about genetic research explored the implications of synthetic biology pioneered the use of CRISPR promoted the idea of de-extinction of species promoted the use of synthetic biology in medicine published books on genetics and biotechnology studied the evolution of genomes participated in policy discussions on genetic research advocated for responsible innovation in biotechnology |
| gptkbp:field |
gptkb:Genetics
molecular biology bioengineering |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
George Church
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Craig_Venter
gptkb:Francis_Crick gptkb:James_Watson |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:biotechnology
genome sequencing |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
de-extinction
gene editing personal genomics |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:gene_therapy
gptkb:biotechnology gptkb:CRISPR_technology DNA synthesis synthetic genomics |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Tina_Church
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| gptkbp:website |
http://www.georgechurch.com
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Drew_Endy
gptkb:The_Code_Breaker |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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