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Dr. Losick is Maria Moors Cabot Professor of Biology and a Harvard College Professor. He received his B.A. in chemistry from Princeton University and his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He teaches the introductory course on molecular biology at Harvard College; as head tutor, he is responsible for the undergraduate concentration in biochemical sciences. Dr. Losick is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, and a former visiting scholar of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He is a recipient of the Selman A. Waksman Award in Microbiology from the National Academy of Sciences. In addition, he is on the editorial boards of Science and Cell.
RESEARCH ABSTRACT SUMMARY:
Richard Losick's research interests include RNA polymerase, gene transcription and its control, and development in microorganisms. His HHMI project uses interdisciplinary and active-learning approaches to improve the pedagogy for teaching introductory molecular biology. The project also provides long-term research experiences for students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, and it is building a community of science-dedicated students who can support and mentor each other during their undergraduate years and beyond.
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