The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers: Recipient Details
Eric Greene
Affidivation:
Columbia University
NSF Directorate:
BIO
Gender:
M
Award Year:
2006
Citation:
For developing a unique approach to visualize the interactions between single protein molecules, each bearing a fluorescent tag of one color, a single DNA strand and a fluorescent tag, but a different color. He has developed a process to simultaneously monitor hundreds of individual DNA molecules, seeing where the proteins bind to the DNA, how the molecules behave, and how they influence one another. Dr. Greene is also recognized for his dedication to effective mentoring of students at all levels of scientific sophistication.