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David Hillis

Evolutionary Biologist (1958-) · United States · On the map · Scientists

David Mark Hillis is an American evolutionary biologist, and the Alfred W. Roark Centennial Professor of Biology at the University of Texas at Austin. He is best known for his studies of molecular evolution, phylogeny, and vertebrate systematics.

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Awards

Presidential Young Investigator Award1987
MacArthur Fellows Program
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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He created the popular Hillis Plot depiction of the evolutionary tree of life.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1958 · age 67