Marie Charpentier
French microbiologist and biochemist (born 1968)
1968 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French microbiologist and biochemist (born 1968)
Born
December 11, 1968
Age
~58 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
scientist, university teacher, biochemist
FranceBorn in Juvisy-sur-Orge
1968
Born in Juvisy-sur-Orge (1968-12-11)
2011
AwardEric K. Fernströms Svenska Pris
2014
Awardhonorary doctor of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
2014
AwardDr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
2014
AwardGabbay Award
2014
AwardAlexander von Humboldt Professorship
About
Emmanuelle Marie Charpentier is a French professor and researcher in microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry. She has served as a director at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin since 2015. Three years later, she founded an independent research institute, the Max Planck Unit for the Science of Pathogens. In 2020, Charpentier and American biochemist Jennifer Doudna of the University of California, Berkeley, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of a method for genome editing". This was the first science Nobel Prize ever won by two women only.
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Who is Marie Charpentier?+
Emmanuelle Marie Charpentier is a French professor and researcher in microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry. She has served as a director at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin since 2015. Three years later, she founded an independent research institute, the Max Planck Unit fo
What does the name Marie mean?+
The name Marie means "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is of French origin.
When was Marie Charpentier born?+
Marie Charpentier was born on December 11, 1968.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)
The name Marie is of French origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Marie — December 11, 1968
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
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