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ABOUT
Neurobiologist and biophysicist who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2003 for his work on the structure and operation of ion channels. He also worked to figure out the three-dimensional molecular structure of a potassium channel from bacteria by using X-ray crystallography.He was awarded the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research in 1999 and the Gairdner Foundation International Award in 2001.He shared his Nobel Prize with his colleague Peter Agre.
BEFORE FAMEHe got his medical degree from Tufts University, after receiving his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Brandeis University.
PERSONAL LIFEHe met his wife Alice Lee at Brandeis University.
FUN FACTSScientist Roderick MacKinnon were born on Sunday, in a leap year, birthstone is Amethyst, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Monkey, it is 49 days until Roderick MacKinnon next birthday.
