Public figure
Joseph R. Ecker Silver
American plant biologist and molecular biologist
Joseph R. Ecker is an American plant biologist and molecular biologist. Born 1956. Associated with University of Pennsylvania, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
At a glance
Silver- Born
- 1956
- Occupations
- biologist, researcher
- Member of
- National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Also known as
- Joseph Ecker
Education and professional journey
SilverWork
- University of Pennsylvania now
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute 2011 to now
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies 2000 to now
- University of Pennsylvania 1987 to 2000
Education
Awards and recognition
Silver- George W. Beadle Award 2011
- John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science 2007
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2012
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