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| Born | Richard Allen Young March 12, 1954 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Fields | Genetics Genomics Molecular Biology Cancer |
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| Doctoral advisor | Joan A. Steitz |
| Website | wi |
Richard Allen Young (born March 12, 1954) is an American geneticist, a Member of Whitehead Institute, and a professor of biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[1] He is a pioneer in the systems biology of gene control who has developed genomics technologies and concepts key to understanding gene control in human health and disease. He has served as an advisor to the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health.[1] He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences[1] and the National Academy of Medicine.[2] Scientific American has recognized him as one of the top 50 leaders in science, technology and business.[3] Young is among the most Highly Cited Researchers in his field.[4]
- ^ a b c "Whitehead Member Richard Young elected to National Academy of Sciences". Whitehead Institute News Office. May 1, 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Whitehead Institute Member Richard Young elected to National Academy of Medicine". October 21, 2019.
- ^ "Scientific American 50: SA 50 Winners and Contributors". Scientific American. November 12, 2006. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Highly Cited Researchers". Web of Science Group.