Roger Y. Tsien
American biochemist (1952-2016)
1952 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
American biochemist (1952-2016)
Born
February 1, 1952
Died
2016 (age ~64)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
chemist, university teacher, biochemist
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Eugene
1952
Born in New York City (1952-02-01)
1991
AwardW. Alden Spencer Award
1995
AwardCanada Gairdner International Award
1995
AwardInBev-Baillet Latour Health Prize
2002
AwardMax Delbrück Medal
2002
AwardDr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics
About
Roger Yonchien Tsien was an American biochemist. He was a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2008 for his discovery and development of the green fluorescent protein, in collaboration with organic chemist Osamu Shimomura and neurobiologist Martin Chalfie. Tsien was also a pioneer of calcium imaging.
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Who is Roger Y. Tsien?+
Roger Yonchien Tsien was an American biochemist. He was a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2008 for his discovery and development of the green fluorescent protein, in collaboration with organic chemist
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 Y. Tsien born?+
Roger Y. Tsien was born on February 1, 1952.
When did Roger Y. Tsien die?+
Roger Y. Tsien died in 2016, at approximately 64 years of age.
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 — February 1, 1952
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
Respect.
— .
Legend.
— anon
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