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Fields, Stanley |
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University of Washington |
| Primary Field
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Genetics |
| Secondary Field
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Cellular and Developmental Biology |
 Election Citation
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Fields is a scientist of outstanding originality who has made seminal contributions to molecular genetics. His major contribution was the creation of the two-hybrid system, a powerful, general method for detecting protein-protein interactions in living cells. The impact of this innovation on research in molecular biology has been revolutionary. |
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Research Interests
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The major focus of our research is the development and implementation of new technologies. Our motivation is that a novel technology can catalyze research across a spectrum of biological investigations, often leading to multiple applications beyond those initially envisioned. We have explored technologies that analyze the function and activities of DNA, RNA and proteins. Current projects include the use of high throughput DNA sequencing to read out protein activities, the application of dominant negative polypeptides and the identification of cis-acting elements that act in RNA and DNA sequences. |
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