Thomas A. Steitz

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientist
biochemist
gptkbp:academicAdvisor gptkb:William_A._C._McClure
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Yale_University
gptkbp:awardedBy gptkb:Wolf_Prize_in_Medicine
gptkb:Lavoisier_Medal
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Chemistry
gptkb:Gairdner_Foundation_International_Award
Cleveland_Clinic_Innovator_Award
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Chemistry
gptkbp:birthDate 1933-08-23
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Milwaukee,_Wisconsin
gptkbp:born December 23, 1930
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:deathDate 2018-10-30
gptkbp:deathPlace gptkb:New_Haven,_Connecticut
gptkbp:died October 30, 2018
gptkbp:education gptkb:Harvard_University
gptkbp:fellowship gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:Institute_of_Medicine
gptkb:American_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkbp:field Biochemistry
biochemistry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomas A. Steitz
gptkbp:influenced biological sciences
many biochemists
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Max_Delbrück
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Nobel_Prize_committee
science communication
peer review
university governance
outreach programs
science policy advocacy
scientific community
scientific conferences
scientific publications
international research initiatives
public engagement in science
scientific research collaborations
collaborative research projects
scientific research funding
academic committees
research collaborations
science communication strategies
mentoring young scientists
scientific advisory boards
community science initiatives
scientific literacy programs
science education initiatives
undergraduate research opportunities
scientific research ethics
science policy development
research ethics training
public science education
science communication training
science education policy
interdisciplinary research collaborations
graduate education reform
scientific community advocacy
research integrity initiatives
research dissemination efforts
peer review activities
scientific mentorship programs
scientific ethics discussions
research funding organizations
scientific outreach activities
science advocacy organizations
science and technology policy discussions
public understanding of science initiatives
research collaboration networks
science and society dialogues
science communication outreach
scientific literacy efforts
gptkbp:knownFor structural biology
ribosome structure
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future scientists
impact on genetic research
advancements in antibiotic development
advancements in understanding ribosome function
understanding of ribosome function
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Robert_Tjian
gptkb:Jennifer_Doudna
gptkb:David_Bartel
gptkbp:researchContribution protein synthesis
antibiotic resistance
X-ray crystallography of ribosomes
RNA_biology
gptkbp:researchFocus ribosome structure and function
RNA_and_protein_synthesis
gptkbp:researchInterest gptkb:Yale_University
X-ray crystallography
molecular biology
molecular biology techniques
biophysical chemistry
biophysical methods
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Joan_Steitz