Dr.
Joachim W. Messing
(
–
)
1946
2019
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
;
Piscataway, NJ
Plant geneticist; Educator
Area
Biological Sciences
Specialty
Microbiology and Immunology
Elected
2016
Messing is known for conceptualizing and developing whole-genome shotgun DNA sequencing, suitable for contiguous chromosomal sequences, and the M13mp/pUC/JM cloning kits, which are highly cited by other researchers. He made his innovations freely available, contributing to rapid advances throughout the life sciences (e.g. erythropoietin for cancer patients, soybean-tolerant corn, and insect-resistant cotton). He applied these microbial tools to help create the field of plant genomics with a focus on raising the nutritional quality of food. His notable honors include the Wolf Prize in Agriculture (2013) and the Promega Biotechnology Award of the American Society of Microbiology (2014).
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