Pierre Zalloua
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Pierre ZallouaPierre Zalloua ( is a Lebanese
biologist
. His contributions to biology include numerous researches in genetic predisposition
to diseases such as type 1 diabetes
and β-thalassemia
. He is most noted for taking part in the National Geographic Society
's Genographic Project.
Pierre Zalloua was born in Zgharta
on February 9, 1965. He obtained his Biology degree form the American University of Beirut
in 1987 and a Genetics masters degree from the San Jose State University
in California
in 1990. Zalloua worked on his Doctorate degree in genetics from the UC Davis
between 1990 and 1996 and graduated in 1996.
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
biologist
Biologist
A biologist is a scientist devoted to and producing results in biology through the study of life. Typically biologists study organisms and their relationship to their environment. Biologists involved in basic research attempt to discover underlying mechanisms that govern how organisms work...
. His contributions to biology include numerous researches in genetic predisposition
Genetic predisposition
A genetic predisposition is a genetic affectation which influences the phenotype of an individual organism within a species or population but by definition that phenotype can also be modified by the environmental conditions. In the rest of the population, conditions cannot have that effect...
to diseases such as type 1 diabetes
Diabetes mellitus type 1
Diabetes mellitus type 1 is a form of diabetes mellitus that results from autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas. The subsequent lack of insulin leads to increased blood and urine glucose...
and β-thalassemia
Beta-thalassemia
Beta-thalassemias are a group of inherited blood disorders caused by reduced or absent synthesis of the beta chains of hemoglobin resulting in variable phenotypes ranging from severe anemia to clinically asymptomatic individuals. The total annual incidence of symptomatic individuals is estimated...
. He is most noted for taking part in the National Geographic Society
National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society , headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States, is one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical...
's Genographic Project.
Pierre Zalloua was born in Zgharta
Zgharta
Zgharta, or Zghorta is a large town in North Lebanon, with an estimated population of around 70,000.Zgharta is about 150 metres above sea level and lies between the rivers of Jouit and Rashein...
on February 9, 1965. He obtained his Biology degree form the American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut
The American University of Beirut is a private, independent university in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded as the Syrian Protestant College by American missionaries in 1866...
in 1987 and a Genetics masters degree from the San Jose State University
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in 1990. Zalloua worked on his Doctorate degree in genetics from the UC Davis
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
between 1990 and 1996 and graduated in 1996.