Elizabeth Blackburn
Australian-American biological researcher
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian-American biological researcher
Born
November 26, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
biologist, university teacher, biochemist
AustraliaBorn in Hobart
1948
Born in Hobart (1948-11-26)
1990
AwardNAS Award in Molecular Biology
1998
AwardGrand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer
1998
AwardCanada Gairdner International Award
1998
AwardRosenstiel Award
1999
AwardKeith R. Porter Lecture
About
Elizabeth Helen Blackburn is an Australian–American Nobel laureate who is the former president of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. In 1984, Blackburn co-discovered telomerase, the enzyme that replenishes the telomere, with Carol W. Greider. For this work, she was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, sharing it with Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak, becoming the first Australian woman Nobel laureate.
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Who is Elizabeth Blackburn?+
Elizabeth Helen Blackburn is an Australian–American Nobel laureate who is the former president of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. In 1984, Blackburn co-discovered telomerase, the enzyme that replenishes the telomere, with Carol W. Greider. For this work, she was awarded the 2009 Nobel Pri
What does the name Elizabeth mean?+
The name Elizabeth means "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is of English origin.
When was Elizabeth Blackburn born?+
Elizabeth Blackburn was born on November 26, 1948.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.
The name Elizabeth is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Elizabeth — November 26, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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