Sidney Altman
Biologist

Sidney Altman Net Worth

Sidney Altman was born on May 7, 1939 in Canada. He is a Canadian American molecular biologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1989, along with Thomas R. Cech, for their research on the catalytic properties of RNA. Altman's work has been instrumental in advancing the field of molecular biology and has helped to shape our understanding of the role of RNA in the cell.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 7, 1939
Birth Place Canada
Age 84 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $100 Million (2024)

About

A Canadian American molecular Biologist who shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Thomas R. Cech for their work on the catalytic properties of RNA.

Before Fame

He was a member of the school's ice hockey team while studying physics at MIT.

Trivia

He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1988.

Family Life

He has two children with his wife Ann Korner, who he married in 1972.

Associated With

He shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Thomas Cech in 1989 for their work on the catalytic properties of RNA.

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