Joe DeRisi
Biologist | Malaria & Infectious Disease Research
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Joe DeRisi is a renowned biologist and professor at the University of California, San Francisco. As co-president of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, he leads groundbreaking research into malaria and other infectious diseases.
DeRisi pioneered the use of microarray technology to study gene expression, revolutionizing how scientists track the molecular changes in diseases. His work has been recognized with the MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship and the National Academy of Sciences Award in Molecular Biology.
DeRisi's keynotes provide audiences with cutting-edge insights on leveraging emerging technologies to solve global health challenges.
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Solving medical mysteries
Biochemist Joe DeRisi talks about amazing new ways to diagnose viruses (and treat the illnesses they cause) using DNA. His work may help us understand malaria, SARS, avian flu -- and the 60 percent of everyday viral infections that go undiagnosed.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2006 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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