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| The development of a large-scale genome sequencing system by establishing "the whole genome shotgun strategy" that utilizes modularized data acquisition system and high-throughput DNA sequencers |
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His contribution to the development of the automated high-throughput DNA sequencers and the promotion of the foundation of Celera Genomics. |
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| Michael W. Hunkapiller |
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| B.S. in chemistry from Oklahoma Baptist University |
| Ph.D. in chemical biology from the California Institute of Technology. |
| 1983 Joined the Research and Development Department of Applied Biosystems,inc. |
| 1988 Vice President, Research and Development, of Applied Biosystems,inc. |
| 1993 Applied Biosystems was acquired by Perkin-Elmer Corporation |
| 1997 Senior Vice President of Perkin-Elmer Corporation (now Applera Corporation) |
| 1998 President of Applied Biosystems Group of the Applera Corporation |
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