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Director, Genome Sequencing Center
Expertise: Large-scale genome sequencing and analysis, gene sequencing, chromosome, Human Genome Project
Bio: Under the leadership of Richard Wilson and other experts, the Genome Sequencing Center (GSC) has become an internationally renowned center for innovative high-speed sequencing of genetic material. Researchers at the GSC produced the initial analyses of more than 20 percent of the human genome and were primarily responsible for the first detailed studies of human chromosomes 2, 4, 7 and Y. GSC researchers also produced the first completed genomes of a multicellular organism (the microscopic worm C. elegans) and land plant (the flowering mustard Arabidopsis thaliana) and are significant contributors to many other important genomes, including the chicken, chimpanzee and mouse genomes.
Education:
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Ph.D. in Chemistry at University of Oklahoma
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Duck-billed DNA
Platypus genome explains animal's peculiar features; holds clues to evolution of mammals
May 7,
2008 --
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| The platypus genome explains the creature's fascinating features, from mammals, reptiles and birds. |
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The duck-billed platypus: part bird, part reptile, part mammal — and the genome to prove it. An international consortium of scientists, led by the School of Medicine, has decoded the genome of the platypus, showing that the animal's peculiar mix of features is reflected in its DNA. An analysis of the genome, published today in the journal Nature, can help scientists piece together a more complete picture of the evolution of all mammals, including humans.
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Kernel of truth for corn
Washington University unveils draft sequence of corn genome
Feb. 25,
2008 --
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| Richard K. Wilson, Ph.D., is leading efforts to sequence the corn genome. |
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University scientists have begun to unlock the genetic secrets of corn, a crop vital to U.S. agriculture. The researchers have completed a working draft of the corn genome, an accomplishment that should accelerate efforts to develop better crop varieties to meet society's growing demands for food, livestock feed and fuel.
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In search of genetic variation
Washington University part of major effort to sequence 1,000 human genomes
Jan. 22,
2008 --
The School of Medicine will play a leading role in an international collaboration to sequence the genomes of 1,000 individuals. The ambitious 1000 Genomes Project will create the most detailed picture to date of human genetic variation and likely will identify many genetic factors underlying common diseases.
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A new look at lung cancer
Genome researchers uncover novel genetic alterations in lung cancer
Nov. 4,
2007 -- Scientists at the School of Medicine, working as part of an international team of researchers, have completed a massive effort to map the genetic changes underlying the most commonly diagnosed form of lung cancer. Their results are published in the Nov. 4 advance online issue of the journal Nature.
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Meeting massive computing needs
Data center construction will support advances in genome sequencing
Oct. 30,
2007 -- An important component of BioMed 21, the Genome Sequencing Center at Washington University in St. Louis is a gene-sequencing powerhouse and one of the four such centers in the world. It specializes in large-scale, high-throughput genome sequencing, supplying data that helps researchers at the School of Medicine identify the genetic factors that contribute to disease.
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Group says it has mapped corn genome
Associated Press
and 76 others
Feb. 26,
2008 -- Richard Wilson, director of WUSTL's Genome Sequencing Center, comments on the successful mapping of the corn genome.
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WUSTL to study corn's genetic code
CBS News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
and 42 others
Nov. 16,
2005 -- WUSTL Genome Sequencing Center researchers will lead a project to decipher the genetic code of corn, which they say should provide the knowledge leading to better corn yields.
Lead investigator Richard Wilson comments.
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Field Museum gets a new superstar
Chicago Tribune
and 15 others
Sept. 7,
2005 -- The skeleton of Clint the chimp, whose blood sample was used to map the chimpanzee genome, will reside at the Chicago Field Museum. The chimp died recently of heart failure at the age of 24. His remains will be safeguarded for future research.
WUSTL geneticist Richard Wilson, who participated in the chimp project, comments.
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