Dinshaw Patel
Dinshaw Patel is a prominent structural biologist known for his significant contributions to the field of molecular biology. He is currently a member of the faculty at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Dinshaw Patel was born in India. He completed his undergraduate studies in chemistry at the University of Mumbai. He then pursued a Ph.D. in biochemistry at the California Institute of Technology.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing his Ph.D., Patel conducted postdoctoral research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He later joined the faculty at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he has been a leading researcher in the field of structural biology.
Research Contributions[edit | edit source]
Patel's research focuses on the structural and mechanistic understanding of nucleic acids and their interactions with proteins. His work has provided insights into the molecular basis of RNA interference, DNA repair, and chromatin remodeling. He has utilized techniques such as X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to elucidate the structures of complex biological molecules.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Throughout his career, Dinshaw Patel has received numerous awards and honors, including:
- The National Academy of Sciences membership
- The American Academy of Arts and Sciences fellowship
- The Gairdner Foundation International Award
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Patel resides in New York City and continues to contribute to the scientific community through his research and mentorship of young scientists.
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