Giuseppe Attardi

Giuseppe Attardi

Giuseppe Attardi
Born September 14, 1923
Died April 5, 2008
Nationality American
Fields molecular biologist
Institutions California Institute of Technology
Known for mitochondria
Notable awards Gairdner Foundation International Award

Giuseppe Attardi (September 14, 1923 – April 5, 2008) was an American molecular biologist of Italian origin, a professor at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. He made pioneering studies on the human mitochondrial structure and function.[1][2][3]

He received the Gairdner Foundation International Award in 1998 for his contributions to medical science.[4]

He was a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences from 1984.

References

  1. ^ Thomas H. Maugh II, "Giuseppe Attardi, 84; Caltech geneticist linked mitochondrial DNA and aging" – Los Angeles Times (April 10, 2008) (Retrieved on May 24, 2008)
  2. ^ "Geneticist Guiseppe Attardi dead at 84" – Political Gateway (Retrieved on May 24, 2008)
  3. ^ Jeremy Pearce, "Giuseppe Attardi Is Dead at 84; Studied Cells for Clues to Aging" – Aarp Bulletin (Retrieved on May 24, 2008)
  4. ^ "Giuseppe Attardi" – The Gairdner Foundation (Retrieved on May 24, 2008)