Ranajit Chakraborty | |
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 Chakraborty, ca. 2008 | |
| Born | Ranajit Chakraborty April 17, 1946 |
| Died | September 23, 2018 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Indian Statistical Institute |
| Spouse | Dr. Bandana M. Chakraborty |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Human genetics Population genetics Forensic genetics |
| Institutions | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston University of Cincinnati University of North Texas |
| Doctoral advisor | C. R. Rao |
| Doctoral students | Jill S. Barnholtz-Sloan |
Ranajit Chakraborty (April 17, 1946 – September 23, 2018) was a human and population geneticist.[1] At the time of his death, he was Director of the Center for Computational Genomics at the Institute of Applied Genetics and Professor in the Department of Forensic and Investigative Genetics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas.[1] His scientific contributions include studies in human genetics, population genetics, genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, and forensic genetics.
- ^ a b "In Memoriam - Dr Ranajit Chakraborty" (PDF). INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION. September 28, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2018.