John H. Crowe

John Henry Crowe
Born (1943-04-21) April 21, 1943 (age 81)
North Carolina, US
Alma materWake Forest University, University of California, Riverside
Known forcryobiology, tardigrade biology, use of trehalose as a cryoprotectant
Spouse(s)Lois McConnell Crowe, Ph.D.[2]
AwardsUC Davis medal (2018)[1]
Scientific career
FieldsComparative physiology, Biochemistry
InstitutionsUniversity of California, Davis
ThesisCryptobiosis in the tardigrade, Macrobiotus areolatus Murray : structure and function of the cuticle
Doctoral advisorIrwin Mayer Newell
Other academic advisorsRobert P. Higgins

John Henry Crowe (born 1943) is an American comparative physiologist. He is primarily known for his work on the mechanisms dehydration and rehydration of cryptobiotic organism, including tardigrades. His work included the discovery of trehalose as a cryoprotectant for cell membranes and the use of trahalose and other cryoprotectants for the preservation of human blood components including platelets for longer-term storage[3]

  1. ^ "John and Lois Crowe Honored with UC Davis Medal". University of California, Davis. Retrieved 27 Dec 2020.
  2. ^ "Lois M. Crowe". Retrieved 27 Dec 2020.
  3. ^ "An Interview with John H. Crowe and Robert D. Grey". University of California, Davis. Retrieved 20 Dec 2020.