Background
Nathans, Daniel was born on October 30, 1928 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Samuel and Sarah (Levitan) Nathans.
professor of molecular biology genetics educator
Nathans, Daniel was born on October 30, 1928 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Samuel and Sarah (Levitan) Nathans.
Bachelor of Science, University Delaware, 1950. Doctor of Medicine, Washington University, 1954.
Intern Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, 1954-1955, resident in medicine, 1957-1959. Clinical associate National Cancer Institute, 1955-1957. Guest investigator Rockefeller University, New York City, 1959-1962.
Professor microbiology School Medicine Johns Hopkins, 1962-1972, professor, director department microbiology, 1972-1982, university professor molecular biology and genetics, 1982-1999, interim president, 1995-1996. Member President Council Advisers on Science & Technology, 1990-1993. Senior investigator Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 1982-1999.
Fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member National Academy of Sciences.
Married Joanne E. Gomberg, March 4, 1956. Children: Eli, Jeremy, Benjamin.