Howard Cedar
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Howard Cedar or Haim Cedar (Hebrew: חיים סידר; b. January 12, 1943) is an Israeli-American biochemist
.
. He received a bachelor's degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT) and, in 1970, received a MD and PhD from the New York University
.
From 1970 to 1973, he worked for the U.S. Army’s Public Health Service and the National Institutes of Health
in Bethesda
, Maryland
.
He joined the medical school of Hebrew University of Jerusalem
in 1973, and serves as a professor of the Department for Biochemistry and Genetics of Human Cell and Chairperson of the Department for Developmental Biology & Cancer Research, The Institute for Medical Research, Israel-Canada (IMRIC).
He is married to Zipporah, a drama therapist, and has six children, one of whom is Joseph Cedar
, a film writer and director.
Biochemist
Biochemists are scientists who are trained in biochemistry. Typical biochemists study chemical processes and chemical transformations in living organisms. The prefix of "bio" in "biochemist" can be understood as a fusion of "biological chemist."-Role:...
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Biography
Cedar was born in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. He received a bachelor's degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
(MIT) and, in 1970, received a MD and PhD from the New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
.
From 1970 to 1973, he worked for the U.S. Army’s Public Health Service and the National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health are an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and are the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-related research. Its science and engineering counterpart is the National Science Foundation...
in Bethesda
Bethesda
Bethesda , originally referring to the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem , may also refer to:-United States:*Bethesda, Davidson County, North Carolina...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
.
He joined the medical school of Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...
in 1973, and serves as a professor of the Department for Biochemistry and Genetics of Human Cell and Chairperson of the Department for Developmental Biology & Cancer Research, The Institute for Medical Research, Israel-Canada (IMRIC).
He is married to Zipporah, a drama therapist, and has six children, one of whom is Joseph Cedar
Joseph Cedar
Yossef Cedar is an Israeli film director and screenwriter. He has won a Silver Bear and an Ophir Award for Best Director, and an Ophir Award for writing a Best Screenplay. He also won the best screenplay award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. for his film Footnote .-Biography:Cedar was born in...
, a film writer and director.
Awards and honors
- In 1999, Cedar was awarded the Israel PrizeIsrael PrizeThe Israel Prize is an award handed out by the State of Israel and is largely regarded as the state's highest honor. It is presented annually, on Israeli Independence Day, in a state ceremony in Jerusalem, in the presence of the President, the Prime Minister, the Knesset chairperson, and the...
, for biology. - In 2003, be became a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and HumanitiesIsrael Academy of Sciences and HumanitiesThe Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, based in Jerusalem, was set up in 1961 by the State of Israel to foster contact between scholars from the sciences and humanities in Israel, to advise the government on research projects of national importance, and to promote excellence. It comprises...
. - In 2008, he was awarded the Wolf Prize in MedicineWolf Prize in MedicineThe Wolf Prize in Medicine is awarded once a year by the Wolf Foundation in Israel. It is one of the six Wolf Prizes established by the Foundation and awarded since 1978; the others are in Agriculture, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Arts. The Prize is probably the third most prestigious award...
, jointly with Aharon RazinAharon RazinAharon Razin is an Israeli biochemist.-Awards:In 2004, Razin was awarded the Israel Prize, for biochemistry....
, for "for their fundamental contributions to our understanding of the role of DNA methylation in the control of gene expression." - In 2009, he was awarded the EMET PrizeEMET PrizeThe Emet Prize for Art, Science and Culture is an annual Israeli prize given for excellence in academic and professional achievements that have far reaching influence and significant contribution to society....
for his work in cancer research. - In 2011 he received the Canada Gairdner Award from the Gairdner FoundationGairdner FoundationThe Gairdner Foundation was created in 1957 by James Arthur Gairdner to recognize and reward the achievements of medical researchers whose work contributes significantly to improving the quality of human life. Since the first awards were made in 1959, the Gairdner Awards have become Canada's...
, together with Aharon RazinAharon RazinAharon Razin is an Israeli biochemist.-Awards:In 2004, Razin was awarded the Israel Prize, for biochemistry....
, for their "pioneering discoveries on DNA methylation and its role in gene expression."
See also
- List of Israel Prize recipients