Susan Gottesman: An exceptional scientist and mentor

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Abstract

This chapter, written by Carin K. Vanderpool, profiles the microbiologist Susan Gottesman and includes stories and reflections from her life and career. Her work has pioneered the study of regulatory proteolysis as well as characterization of bacterial small RNAs. Dr. Gottesman is a member of the American Academy of Microbiology and the National Academy of Sciences and has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Microbiology, the Herbert Tabor Research Award from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the Selman A. Waksman Award in Microbiology. The chapter concludes with reflections from the author about her postdoctoral training with Dr. Gottesman.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWomen in Microbiology
PublisherWiley
Pages137-145
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781683670575
ISBN (Print)9781555819538
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 10 2018

Keywords

  • American Society for Microbiology
  • Biochemical sciences
  • Herbert Tabor Research Award
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Mentoring style
  • Research career
  • Susan Gottesman
  • Woman scientist

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Arts and Humanities

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