John Postlethwait Explained

John Postlethwait
Awards:	George W. Beadle Award (2015)
Workplaces:	University of Oregon

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

Education

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. At Case Western Reserve University, Postlethwait earned a doctorate in developmental genetics before completing postdoctoral research in molecular genetics at Harvard University.

Career

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

Awards

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

External links

• John Postlethwait's homepage
• John Postlethwait's Google Scholar page
• CV from the University of Oregon
• Postlethwait Zebrafish Genetics Laboratory

Notes and References

1. Glaser. Vicki. 2004-02-01. An Interview with John Postlethwait, Ph.D.. Zebrafish. 1. 1. 3–8. 10.1089/154585404774101617. 18248199. 1545-8547. subscription.
2. Web site: Genetics Society of America names John Postlethwait as recipient of George W. Beadle Award. 2015-01-15. Genetics Society of America. 2018-02-02.