Susan Lindquist Scientist

Susan Lindquist (born June 5, 1949) is a professor of biology at MIT specializing in molecular biology, particularly the protein folding problem within a family of molecules known as heat-shock proteins, and prions. Lindquist is a member and former Director of the Whitehead Institute and was awarded the National Medal of Science in 2010.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 05, 1949
Birth place	Chicago
Nationality	United States
Education	Harvard University University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Known for	Prion Heat shock protein Protein folding