The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Sir John C. Kendrew by Paul Wassarman

Описание: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Sir John C. Kendrew
LMB Lecture by Paul Wassarman

John Kendrew (1917-1997) was a pioneer in structural biology and a catalyst for the emergence of molecular biology in the second half of the twentieth century. He was the first person to determine the three-dimensional structure of a protein at atomic resolution and, for this, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962. John Kendrew ultimately became an international organizer, administrator, and unwavering advocate for British and European science, and his expansive legacy lives on today. In this talk, Paul Wassarman will delve into aspects of John Kendrew’s personal and scientific life and discuss some of the background, traits, and experiences of the man responsible for so many achievements within science and beyond.

Paul Wassarman is a Professor in Cell, Developmental and Regenerative Biology at the Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he researches the molecular mechanisms behind mammalian fertilisation.

In 2020, Paul published ‘A Place in History: The Biography of John C. Kendrew’ where he discussed the scientific and personal life of John Kendrew, a key figure in the LMB’s history. Paul’s lecture will cover several of the key insights from his book.

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