Craig Venter
Pioneer of human genome sequencing | Founder of Celera Genomics and J. Craig Venter Institute
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Craig Venter led the first complete sequencing of the human genome at Celera Genomics. He founded the J.
Craig Venter Institute and created the first synthetic cell chromosome. His work has fundamentally changed our understanding of genetics and opened new frontiers in synthetic biology.
Craig's keynotes explore the future of genomics and what it means for medicine and humanity.
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Watch me unveil "synthetic life"
Craig Venter and team make a historic announcement: they've created the first fully functioning, reproducing cell controlled by synthetic DNA. He explains how they did it and why the achievement marks the beginning of a new era for science.
Sampling the ocean's DNA
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED in the Field 2010 | 2010 | |
| TED2008 | 2008 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
| TEDGlobal 2005 | 2007 | 🇬🇧Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
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