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Sheldon Penman

Who

Sheldon Penman · Science & Medicine

What

Molecular biologist known for research on RNA and cell structure

When

1930, New York City, United States — 2021, New York, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Sheldon Penman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Molecular biologist known for research on RNA and cell structure

How & why

Sheldon Penman was an American molecular and cell biologist at MIT whose research transformed the understanding of nuclear structure, RNA, ribosomes and the cytoskeleton, revealing the architecture that organizes the interior of the cell. Over more than 35 years he led an influential laboratory, published nearly 300 papers and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences. He was born in New York City to a Jewish family.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science

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Molecular biologist known for research on RNA and cell structure

1930

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science