Sir Richard J. Roberts

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gptkbp:instanceOf biochemist
gptkbp:advocacy science education
environmental sustainability
public understanding of science
healthcare advancements
biotechnology ethics
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:New_England_Biolabs
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Physiology_or_Medicine
gptkb:Copley_Medal
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Derby,_England
gptkbp:born September 6, 1943
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:class International conferences
University seminars
Public outreach events
gptkbp:contribution advancements in genetic research
understanding of gene expression
biotechnology innovations
development of restriction enzymes
gptkbp:fellow gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:Academy_of_Medical_Sciences
gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:field molecular biology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir Richard J. Roberts
gptkbp:influence modern genetics
biomedical research
synthetic biology
molecular biology techniques
genetic engineering applications
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Francis_Crick
gptkb:Sydney_Brenner
gptkb:James_Watson
gptkbp:inventor DNA ligase
Taq polymerase
gene cloning techniques
plasmid vectors
restriction endonucleases
gptkbp:knownFor discovery of split genes
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:occupation scientist
gptkbp:publications Numerous scientific papers
Books on molecular biology
gptkbp:researchFocus RNA splicing
gptkbp:researchInterest DNA sequencing
genetic engineering
molecular cloning
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Massachusetts,_USA
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Jill_Roberts
gptkbp:website www.neb.com