Ann Kiessling

Biologist

Birthday March 29, 1942

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Oregon

Age 82 years old

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About

Reproductive biologist who is a leader in stem cell research and is noted for her discovery of reverse transcriptase activity in normal human cells. She developed America's first human egg donor program for stem cell research in 2000.

Before Fame

She received bachelor's degrees in both nursing and chemistry before earning her Ph.D from Oregon State University in Biochemistry and Biophysics in 1971.

Trivia

She wrote the first textbook on stem cells, entitled Human Embryonic Stem Cells: An Introduction to the Science and Therapeutic Potential.

Family Life

She has four children.

Associated With

She is a well known biologist like Neil Campbell.