Maxine Singer

American molecular biologist (1931-2024) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 93

Maxine Frank Singer was an American molecular biologist and science administrator. She was known for her contributions to solving the genetic code, her role in the ethical and regulatory debates on recombinant DNA techniques, and her leadership of Carnegie Institution of Washington.

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2024Died9 July 20242010Viktor Hamburger Outstanding Educator PrizeAward2008ASCB Public Service AwardAward2007NAS Public Welfare MedalAward2004Philip Hauge Abelson PrizeAward1999Vannevar Bush AwardAward1996Mendel MedalAward1992National Medal of ScienceAward1991Wilbur Cross MedalAward1988Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished ExecutiveAward1987Guggenheim FellowshipAward1982AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and ResponsibilityAward1963Agnes Fay Morgan Research AwardAward1931Born15 February 1931