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James V. Neel
American geneticist (1915-2000) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 84
James Van Gundia Neel was an American geneticist who played a key role in the development of human genetics as a field of research in the United States. He made important contributions to the emergence of genetic epidemiology and pursued an understanding of the influence of environment on genes.
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2000Died1 February 20001974National Medal of ScienceAward1965ASHG Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1960Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical ResearchAward1915Born22 March 1915
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In his early work, he studied sickle-cell disease and acatalasia. conducted research on the effects of radiation on survivors of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2000 · aged 84
