Gerald Joyce

American biochemist
Person human Q2654814
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Gerald Joyce

Summary

Gerald Joyce is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], he… he was born on November 28, 1956[3]. He worked as a biochemist[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manhattan[2], Gerald Joyce…
  • Gerald Joyce was born on November 28, 1956[3].
  • Gerald Joyce held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Gerald Joyce's professions included biochemist[4].
  • Gerald Joyce's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Among Gerald Joyce's employers was Scripps Research[8].
  • Gerald Joyce was employed by Salk Institute for Biological Studies[9].
  • Gerald Joyce was educated at University of California, San Diego[10].
  • Gerald Joyce received the Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry[11].
  • Gerald Joyce received the Dannie Heineman Prize[12].
  • Gerald Joyce received the Oparin Medal[13].
  • Gerald Joyce received the NAS Award in Molecular Biology[14].
  • Gerald Joyce received the Stanley Miller Medal[15].
  • Gerald Joyce received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Gerald Joyce was a member of National Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Gerald Joyce was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Gerald Joyce was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Gerald Joyce is recorded as male[20].
  • Gerald Joyce's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gerald Joyce's Commons category is recorded as Gerald Joyce[22].
  • Gerald Joyce's family name is recorded as Joyce[23].
  • Gerald Joyce's given name is recorded as Gerald[24].
  • Gerald Joyce's given name is recorded as Francis[25].

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Origins and Family

Gerald Joyce's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on November 28, 1956[3].

Education

Gerald Joyce's education included a stint at University of California, San Diego[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[4] and university teacher[5]. Employers include Scripps Research[8], a nonprofit organization[26], in United States[27], founded in 1993[28], headquartered in San Diego[29] and Salk Institute for Biological Studies[9], a biological research institute[30], in United States[31], founded in 1960[32], headquartered in Salk Institute for Biological Studies building[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry[11], a biochemistry award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1945[36]; Dannie Heineman Prize[12], a science award[37], in Germany[38]; Oparin Medal[13], an award[39]; NAS Award in Molecular Biology[14], a biology award[40], founded in 1962[41]; Stanley Miller Medal[15], an award[42], founded in 2008[43]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], a fellowship award[44].

Why It Matters

Gerald Joyce ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Joyce born?

Gerald Joyce was born in Manhattan[2].

What did Gerald Joyce do for work?

Gerald Joyce worked as biochemist[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did Gerald Joyce go to school?

Gerald Joyce was educated at University of California, San Diego[10].

What awards did Gerald Joyce receive?

Honors received include Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry[11], Dannie Heineman Prize[12], Oparin Medal[13], and NAS Award in Molecular Biology[14].

References

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . salk.edu. salk.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . aaas.org. aaas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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