Victor Ambros
American developmental biologist
1953 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American developmental biologist
Born
December 1, 1953
Age
~73 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
university teacher, geneticist
United StatesBorn in Hanover
1953
Born in Hanover (1953-12-01)
2002
AwardNewcomb Cleveland Prize
2004
AwardRosenstiel Award
2006
AwardGenetics Society of America Medal
2008
AwardCanada Gairdner International Award
2008
AwardAlbert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research
About
Victor Robert Ambros is an American developmental biologist of Polish descent, who discovered the first known microRNA (miRNA). He is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed both his undergraduate and doctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ambros received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2024 for his research on microRNA.
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Who is Victor Ambros?+
Victor Robert Ambros is an American developmental biologist of Polish descent, who discovered the first known microRNA (miRNA). He is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed both his undergraduate and doctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Ambros born?+
Victor Ambros was born on December 1, 1953.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — December 1, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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