黑料吃瓜资源 (CSHL) Professor and Jacob Goldfield Professor of Genetics Zachary Lippman has been selected as a Finalist in Life Sciences for the 2018 Blavatnik National Awards. The Blavatnik National Awards honor outstanding scientists under the age of 42 in the fields of Life Sciences, Chemistry, and Physical Sciences & Engineering.
鈥淭his award underscores Zach Lippman鈥檚 innovative accomplishments in plant biology and CSHL is extremely proud to have him as a member of our faculty where he is a role model for how scientific research is key to solving society鈥檚 major challenges,鈥 said Dr. David L. Spector, CSHL Professor and Director of Research.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a wonderful honor to be named a Life Sciences Finalist for the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists,鈥 said Lippman. 鈥淪uch recognition at this stage in my career from this generous foundation shows the impact our discoveries have had on plant biology and agriculture.鈥
Lippman鈥檚 research focuses on the genes that determine when, where, and how many flowers are produced on a plant, using tomatoes as a model system. Employing a combination of genetic, genomic, and molecular approaches, his team is developing new strategies for improving crop yields.
Presented by The New York Academy of Sciences and the Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Blavatnik National Awards Ceremony and Gala will be held at the American Museum of Natural History on September 24, 2018.
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