Rate Professor Martin Chalfie

Academic Profile

Academic Background: Martin Chalfie earned his AB and PhD from Harvard University in 1969 and 1977, respectively.

Research Interests: His research focuses on molecular biology, particularly the use of green fluorescent protein (GFP) as a biological marker.

Appointments: William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University.

Awards: Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2008) for GFP discovery.

Publications: Key papers on GFP in Science and Nature.

Additional Contributions: Mentors undergraduates in research, emphasizing discovery and independence.