Roger D. Kornberg
American biochemist
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American biochemist
Born
April 24, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
chemist, biologist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in St. Louis
1947
Born in St. Louis (1947-04-24)
1990
AwardNovartis-Drew Award
1997
AwardHarvey Prize
2000
AwardCanada Gairdner International Award
2001
AwardWelch Award in Chemistry
2002
AwardGrand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer
Present
About
Roger David Kornberg is an American biochemist and professor of structural biology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Kornberg was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2006 for his studies of the process by which genetic information from DNA is copied to RNA, "the molecular basis of eukaryotic transcription."
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Who is Roger D. Kornberg?+
Roger David Kornberg is an American biochemist and professor of structural biology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Kornberg was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2006 for his studies of the process by which genetic information from DNA is copied to RNA, "the molecular basis of eukar
What does the name Roger mean?+
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
When was Roger D. Kornberg born?+
Roger D. Kornberg was born on April 24, 1947.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roger — April 24, 1947
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Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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— a night owl
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
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