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Eric Lander
Genomics · Genomics
Cambridge, United States
272 H-Index
152,015 Citations
6,055 Total Impact
GLBreakthrough Prize in Life Sciences (2013)0
PEMacArthur Fellowship0
Overview
Eric Lander is a genomics specialist at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Based in Cambridge.
For Patients
- Research is cited 152K+ times by other doctors and scientists, making them one of the most influential researchers in genomics
- Currently at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Cambridge, United States
Biography
Eric Lander is an American geneticist who was a principal leader of the Human Genome Project. He founded and directed the Broad Institute and has been one of the most cited scientists in biomedicine.
Affiliations & Institutions
Research Impact
10 Publications
152,015 Total Citations
50K+ Citation Milestone
Publication Timeline
Published In
Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesNatureNature BiotechnologyScienceNature Genetics
Key Publications
Gene set enrichment analysis: A knowledge-based approach for interpreting genome-wide expression profiles
A global reference for human genetic variation
Integrative genomics viewer
Molecular Classification of Cancer: Class Discovery and Class Prediction by Gene Expression Monitoring
PGC-1α-responsive genes involved in oxidative phosphorylation are coordinately downregulated in human diabetes
Areas of Expertise
Medical Specialties
Clinical Knowledge & Procedures
Legacy Timeline
The life and contributions of Eric Lander
2001
Led Human Genome Project
Was principal author of the landmark Nature paper on the human genome sequence
2004
Founded Broad Institute
Established a major genomics research center at MIT and Harvard
2021
Director of OSTP
Served as White House Science Advisor