Francisco Bolívar Zapata

Francisco Gonzalo Bolívar Zapata (Mexico City, March 1948) is a Mexican biochemist and professor.

After getting his PhD in biochemistry by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), he joined the Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in the same university, undertaking studies on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and becoming one of the most important researchers working in the development of techniques for the use and characterization of the cell genetic material.

His studies have significantly contributed the design, construction and characterization of molecular vehicles for the transfer and expression of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid). In 1977 he worked in the production of human proteins like insulin and somatostatin in bacteria using genetic engineering techniques.

Francisco Bolívar Zapata has been member of several expert committees in the UNESCO and the WHO, and has published over a hundred articles and books.

He is member of the UNAM's Board of Directors and The National College. He received the Prince of Asturias Award in 1991.

External links

* [http://www.fundacionprincipedeasturias.org/ing/04/premiados/trayectorias/trayectoria505.html The Prince of Asturias Foundation, Prince of Asturias Award on Scientific and Technical Research 1991]
* [http://www.colegionacional.org.mx/Bolivar.htm Francisco Bolívar Biography in Spanish]

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NAME = Bolivar Zapata, Francisco
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Mexican biochemist laureated with the 1991 Prince of Asturias Award
DATE OF BIRTH = March 1948
PLACE OF BIRTH = Mexico City, Mexico
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