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Biography of Walter GilbertName: Walter GilbertBirth Date: March 21, 1932 Death Date: N/A Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America Nationality: American Gender: Male Occupations: scientist, professor Walter Gilbert American scientist Walter Gilbert (born 1932), who shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1980, became world famous for his groundbreaking research in the field of molecular biology. Admired by both fellow scientists and laymen, his efforts substantially advanced the field of genetic engineering. Because of his work, scientists have been able to manufacture genetic material in laboratories. When receiving his Nobel award, he was cited for developing a method for determining the sequence of nucleotide links in the chainlike molecules of nucleic acids. Later, he formed several commercial biotechnology firms, and he became involved in helping map the human genetic blueprint.Early LifeWalter Gilbert was born on March 21, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Richard V. Gilbert, an economist, and Emma Cohen, a child psychologist. His father worked for the Office of Price Administration during World War II as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. His mother proved to be an intellectually …showed first 150 words…
…showed last 150 words…science, Gilbert enjoys Chinese cooking, playing the piano (a skill he learned later in life), and studying and collecting ancient art, particularly Greek sculpture. Further Reading Hilts, Philip J., "Reading the History of Life in the Text of Modern Genes, The New York Times, November 12 1996."A Conversation with Walter Gilbert," Discover, November 1998, http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m1511/11_19/57564251/p1/article.jhtml (February 10, 2003).Cromie, William J., "Scientists Ponder Sequence of Genes," Harvard University Gazette, http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2001/04.05/07-genes.html (February 10, 2003).Gilbert, Walter, "Walter Gilbert-Autobiography," Nobel e-Museum, http://www.nobel.se/chemistry/laureates/1980/gilbert-autobio.html (February 10, 2003)."Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Nucleic Acid Investigators," Nobel e-Museum, http://www.nobel.se/chemistry/laureates/1980/press.html (February 10, 2003)."Walter Gilbert (1932- )," Access Excellence @ the National Health Museum, http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/BC/Walter_Gilbert.html (February 10, 2003)"Walter Gilbert," International Center for Scientific Research, http://www.cirs.net/researchers/Chemistry/GILBERT.htm (February 10, 2003). |