Jack Heinemann
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Born1962
AlmamaterUniversity of Oregon
Jack Alfred Heinemann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1962 |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon |
| Scientific career | |
| Thesis | Interspecies conjugation between bacteria and yeast (1989) |
Jack Alfred Heinemann is an American-New Zealand academic.
After an undergrad at University of Wisconsin-Madison Heinemann studied for a PhD from the University of Oregon.[1] He currently works at the University of Canterbury[2] where he is director of the Centre for Integrated Research in Biosafety.[3]
Heinemann is a vocal critic of the way genetic engineered risks are assessed[4][5][6] and the benefits are estimated.[7]
In 2002 he received the New Zealand Association of Scientists Research Medal.[2]
In 2004 Heinemann was awarded an Award of Excellence from the Tertiary Education Union[8] and served as Branch President.[9]
