Jasper Rine
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Jasper Donald Rine is an American scientist a member of the National Academy of Sciences
, and a Professor of Genetics, Genomics and Development at the University of California, Berkeley
.
Rine received his B.S.
from the State University of New York at Albany in 1975 and his Ph.D.
in molecular genetics
from the University of Oregon
in 1979. He then joined the Berkeley faculty in 1982. He is also a former director of the Human Genome Center at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
and a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, an honorific leadership group of the American Society for Microbiology
. Dr. Rine is also one of the organizers of the Dog Genome Project. He was named a HHMI professor for 2006 - 2010. His work focuses on epigenetics
and understanding the impact of human genetic variation.
He has founded several startups
, including Acacia Biosciences (now part of Merck & Co.
).
In April 2005, Rine got some hostile attention on the blogosphere when his laptop had been stolen and he exaggerated the security measures and legalities involved in an attempt to have the thief return his computer .
United States National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences is a corporation in the United States whose members serve pro bono as "advisers to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine." As a national academy, new members of the organization are elected annually by current members, based on their distinguished and...
, and a Professor of Genetics, Genomics and Development at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
.
Rine received his B.S.
Bachelor of Science
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from the State University of New York at Albany in 1975 and his Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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in molecular genetics
Molecular genetics
Molecular genetics is the field of biology and genetics that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. The field studies how the genes are transferred from generation to generation. Molecular genetics employs the methods of genetics and molecular biology...
from the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
in 1979. He then joined the Berkeley faculty in 1982. He is also a former director of the Human Genome Center at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory , is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting unclassified scientific research. It is located on the grounds of the University of California, Berkeley, in the Berkeley Hills above the central campus...
and a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, an honorific leadership group of the American Society for Microbiology
American Society for Microbiology
The American Society for Microbiology is a professional organization for scientists who study viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa as well as other aspects of microbiology. Microbiology is the study of organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye and which must be viewed with a...
. Dr. Rine is also one of the organizers of the Dog Genome Project. He was named a HHMI professor for 2006 - 2010. His work focuses on epigenetics
Epigenetics
In biology, and specifically genetics, epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence – hence the name epi- -genetics...
and understanding the impact of human genetic variation.
He has founded several startups
Startup company
A startup company or startup is a company with a limited operating history. These companies, generally newly created, are in a phase of development and research for markets...
, including Acacia Biosciences (now part of Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.
Merck & Co., Inc. , also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme or MSD outside the United States and Canada, is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. The Merck headquarters is located in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, an unincorporated area in Readington Township...
).
In April 2005, Rine got some hostile attention on the blogosphere when his laptop had been stolen and he exaggerated the security measures and legalities involved in an attempt to have the thief return his computer .