Birthdate: February 1, 1952
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: August 24, 2016
Roger Y. Tsien was a renowned American biochemist recognized for his pioneering contributions to chemistry and biochemistry. He served as a distinguished professor at the University of California, San Diego, where he made significant advancements in fluorescence imaging. Tsien was honored with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2008 for his crucial involvement in the discovery and advancement of the green fluorescent protein, in collaboration with Osamu Shimomura and Martin Chalfie. Additionally, he was acknowledged as a trailblazer in the realm of calcium imaging, cementing his legacy in scientific exploration.
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