Eric Lander
埃里克·兰德尔
PhD
Founding Director and President (Emeritus)创始主任兼院长（荣誉）
👥Biography 个人简介
Pioneer of the Human Genome Project and founding director of the Broad Institute. His work on cancer genomics has revolutionized our understanding of the genetic basis of cancer and enabled precision oncology approaches.
🧪Research Fields 研究领域
🎓Key Contributions 主要贡献
Human Genome Project
Led the Whitehead Institute's contribution to sequencing the human genome, providing the foundational reference for all cancer genomic studies.
Cancer Genomics Infrastructure
Cofounded and built the Broad Institute into a world-leading center for cancer genome analysis, computational biology, and therapeutic discovery.
CRISPR and Functional Genomics
Contributed to understanding CRISPR-Cas9 mechanisms, enabling genome-wide functional screens that identify cancer vulnerabilities.
Representative Works 代表性著作
Initial sequencing and analysis of the human genome
Nature (2001)
Landmark publication of the draft human genome sequence, foundational to all subsequent cancer genomic research.
Comprehensive molecular portraits of human breast tumours
Nature (2012)
TCGA landmark study defining breast cancer molecular subtypes with clinical implications.
The Heroes of CRISPR
Cell (2016)
Influential historical account of CRISPR discovery, highlighting its transformative potential for cancer research.
🏆Awards & Recognition 奖项与荣誉
📄Data Sources 数据来源
Last updated: 2026-01-15 | All information from publicly available academic sources
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