James V. Neel
James V. Neel | |
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| Born | James Van Gundia Neel March 22, 1915 |
| Died | February 1, 2000 (aged 84) |
| Education | College of Wooster, University of Rochester (Ph.D.) |
| Known for | Developing understanding of the influence of environment on genes |
| Awards | Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, William Allan Award, National Medal of Science |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Human genetics |
| Institutions | University of Michigan Department of Genetics |
James Van Gundia Neel (March 22, 1915 – February 1, 2000) was an American geneticist who played a key role in the development of human genetics as a field of research in the United States. He made important contributions to the emergence of genetic epidemiology and pursued an understanding of the influence of environment on genes. In his early work, he studied sickle-cell disease and acatalasia. conducted research on the effects of radiation on survivors of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.