John H. Postlethwait is a professor of biology and author at University of Oregon.

John Postlethwait
Postlethwait at the 2018 NIH Comparative Medicine Resource Director's Meeting
AwardsGeorge W. Beadle Award (2015)
Academic background
Alma materPurdue University BS
Case Western Reserve University PhD
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity of Oregon

Education

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In 1966, Postlethwait graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in biology and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.[1] He completed predoctoral work in development genetics at University of California, Irvine in 1970.[1] At Case Western Reserve University, Postlethwait earned a doctorate in developmental genetics before completing postdoctoral research in molecular genetics at Harvard University.[1]

Career

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Postlethwait is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on molecular genetics using zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model organism.[2]

Awards

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Postlethwait was awarded the George W. Beadle Award in 2015.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Glaser, Vicki (February 1, 2004). "An Interview with John Postlethwait, Ph.D.". Zebrafish. 1 (1): 3–8. doi:10.1089/154585404774101617. ISSN 1545-8547. PMID 18248199.
  2. ^ a b "Genetics Society of America names John Postlethwait as recipient of George W. Beadle Award". Genetics Society of America. January 15, 2015. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
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