Professor
Ajit P. Varki
University of California, San Diego
Molecular biologist; Glycobiologist; Educator
Area
Biological Sciences
Specialty
Medical Sciences
Elected
2005
Studies biomedical and evolutionary aspects of glycosciences, particularly regarding anthropogeny (explaining the origin of humans). Elucidated the biology and evolution of sialic acids and siglecs, which mediate interactions among normal and malignant cells and with pathogens.
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