Robert Metzenberg

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Robert Metzenberg
Robert Metzenberg
Robert Metzenberg
Born June 11, 1930
Chicago, Illinois
Died July 15, 2007
Nationality United States
Fields genetics
Institutions University of Wisconsin
Alma mater California Institute of Technology
Known for genetics of Neurospora crassa
Notable awards 2005, Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal

Robert L. Metzenberg(June 11, 1930July 15, 2007) was a American geneticist known for his work on genetic regulation and metabolism with Neurospora crassa.

[edit] References

  • Selker, Eric U (Feb 2008). "Robert L. Metzenberg, June 11, 1930-July 15, 2007: geneticist extraordinaire and "model human"". Genetics 178 (2): 611-9. PMID 18287405. 
  • Selker, Eric U; Davis Rowland H, Perkins David D (Feb 2005). "The 2005 Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal. Robert L. Metzenberg". Genetics 169 (2): 503-5. PMID 15731512.