Andrew Fire
American biologist
1959 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American biologist
Born
April 27, 1959
Age
~67 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
physician, physicist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in Palo Alto
1959
Born in Palo Alto (1959-04-27)
2002
AwardGenetics Society of America Medal
2002
AwardMeyenburg Prize
2003
AwardNAS Award in Molecular Biology
2004
AwardRosenstiel Award
2004
AwardDr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics
About
Andrew Zachary Fire is an American biologist and professor of pathology and of genetics at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He was awarded the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with Craig C. Mello, for the discovery of RNA interference (RNAi). This research was conducted at the Carnegie Institution of Washington and published in 1998.
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Who is Andrew Fire?+
Andrew Zachary Fire is an American biologist and professor of pathology and of genetics at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He was awarded the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with Craig C. Mello, for the discovery of RNA interference (RNAi). This research was conducted a
What does the name Andrew mean?+
The name Andrew means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is of English origin.
When was Andrew Fire born?+
Andrew Fire was born on April 27, 1959.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.
The name Andrew is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrew — April 27, 1959
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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