Michael Grunstein

Biologist and academic (1946–2024)
Person human Q31484
Michael Grunstein
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Michael Grunstein

Summary

Michael Grunstein is a human[1]. Born in Romania[2], he… he was born on August 30, 1946[3]. He died on February 18, 2024[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], biochemist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Romania[2], Michael Grunstein…
  • Michael Grunstein was born on August 30, 1946[3].
  • Michael Grunstein died on February 18, 2024[4].
  • Michael Grunstein held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Michael Grunstein's professions included biologist[5].
  • Michael Grunstein worked as a biochemist[6].
  • Michael Grunstein's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Michael Grunstein's field of work was biochemistry[10].
  • Michael Grunstein was employed by University of California, Los Angeles[11].
  • Michael Grunstein's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Michael Grunstein's education included a stint at McGill University[13].
  • Michael Grunstein received the Gruber Prize in Genetics[14].
  • Michael Grunstein received the Massry Prize[15].
  • Michael Grunstein received the Rosenstiel Award[16].
  • Michael Grunstein received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17].
  • Michael Grunstein received the Clarivate Citation Laureates[18].
  • Michael Grunstein received the Albany Medical Center Prize[19].
  • Michael Grunstein was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Michael Grunstein was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Michael Grunstein is recorded as male[22].
  • Michael Grunstein's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Michael Grunstein's Commons category is recorded as Michael Grunstein[24].
  • Michael Grunstein's family name is recorded as Grunstein[25].
  • Michael Grunstein's given name is recorded as Michael[26].
  • Michael Grunstein's academic thesis is recorded as The structure and evolution of the ribosomal RNA genes[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Grunstein's place of birth was Romania[2]. He was born on August 30, 1946[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[12], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and McGill University[13], a public research university[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1821[34], headquartered in Montreal[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[5], biochemist[6], and university teacher[7]. Michael Grunstein's field of work was biochemistry[10]. Among his employers was University of California, Los Angeles[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Gruber Prize in Genetics[14], a science award[36], in United States[37], founded in 2001[38]; Massry Prize[15], a biomedical award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1996[41]; Rosenstiel Award[16], a science award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1971[44]; Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17], a class of award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1946[47]; Clarivate Citation Laureates[18], a science award[48], founded in 1989[49]; and Albany Medical Center Prize[19], an award[50], in United States[51], founded in 2001[52].

Death and Burial

Michael Grunstein died on February 18, 2024[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Grunstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Michael Grunstein born?

Born in Romania[2], Michael Grunstein…

What did Michael Grunstein do for work?

Michael Grunstein worked as biologist[5], biochemist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Michael Grunstein go to school?

Michael Grunstein was educated at University of Edinburgh[12] and McGill University[13].

What awards did Michael Grunstein receive?

Honors received include Gruber Prize in Genetics[14], Massry Prize[15], Rosenstiel Award[16], and Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [22] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] ↑ . newsroom.ucla.edu. Retrieved . newsroom.ucla.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] ↑ . laskerfoundation.org. laskerfoundation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . clarivate.com. Retrieved . clarivate.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . engage.amc.edu. engage.amc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . E-Theses Online Service. Retrieved . ethos.bl.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → biologist, biochemist, university teacher
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    Educated at → University of Edinburgh, McGill University
    Place of birth → Romania
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