Mary-Claire King
Mary-Claire King is an esteemed American geneticist known for her groundbreaking research in human genetics, particularly her identification of the BRCA1 gene associated with breast cancer. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of cancer genetics and has played a crucial role in informing treatment options for patients. King's contributions have made her a prominent figure in the STEM field and a role model for aspiring female scientists.
Born on Jan 01, 1947 (78 years old)
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Mary-Claire King did not attend the ceremony due to illness.
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Spain:
Mary-Claire King is a geneticist who developed a method to identify children kidnapped during Argentina's dictatorship.
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Spain:
Mary-Claire King is known for the discovery of the first gene related to breast cancer and her work in identifying victims of the Argentine dictatorship.
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Kenya:
Mary-Claire King made groundbreaking contributions to genetics, particularly in identifying the genetic basis of cancer.
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