Public figure
Michael Wigler Silver
American molecular biologist
Michael Wigler is an American molecular biologist. Born 1947 in New York City. Associated with Columbia University, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
At a glance
Silver- Born
- 1947-09-03, New York City
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- molecular biologist, university teacher, geneticist, biochemist
- Member of
- National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Also known as
- Michael Howard Wigler
Education and professional journey
SilverWork
- Columbia University now
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 1978 to now
Education
- Bachelor of ArtsPrinceton University 1970
- Doctor of PhilosophyColumbia University 1978
- Garden City High School
- Master of MedicineRutgers University 1972
Awards and recognition
Silver- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Clarivate Citation Laureates 2014
- AACR-G.H.A. Clowes Award for Outstanding Basic Cancer Research 1991
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