Albert de la Chapelle
Finnish human geneticist (1933–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Albert Fredrik de la Chapelle, MD, Ph.D (11 February 1933 – 10 December 2020) was a Finnish human geneticist, long-time head of Finland's first Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Helsinki, and subsequently professor of Human Cancer Genetics at Ohio State University. He was best known for his role in the elucidation of the genetics of hereditary colorectal cancer and Lynch syndrome.[1]
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Albert de la Chapelle | |
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Born | 11 February 1933 Helsinki, Finland |
Died | 10 December 2020(2020-12-10) (aged 87) Helsinki, Finland |
Nationality | Finnish |
Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
Spouse(s) | 1. Annikki Maria Åström 2. Clara D. Bloomfield (c. 1984-2020; her death) |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | Ohio State University |
Website | medicine.osu.edu |
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