Mary-Dell Chilton
American biologist (1939–2026)
Died aged 87AquariusUnited States
Biography
Mary-Dell Chilton (February 2, 1939 – June 24, 2026) was an American biochemist, inventor and writer who was one of the founders of modern plant biotechnology. She performed research at Washington University in St. Louis and was a Distinguished Science Fellow at Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. Chilton was notable for her discovery of the presence of Agrobacterium Ti plasmid DNA fragments in the nuclear DNA of crown gall tissue in 1977.
During her career, she was awarded the World Food Prize (2013) and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation by President Joe Biden in 2023. She was also inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Syngenta
- University of Washington
Awards & honours (6)
- World Food Prize
- Benjamin Franklin Medal
- National Inventors Hall of Fame
- Women in Technology Hall of Fame
- National Medal of Technology and Innovation
- John Scott Award
Quick answers about Mary-Dell Chilton
- How old was Mary-Dell Chilton?
- Mary-Dell Chilton died on June 24, 2026 at the age of 87.
- When is Mary-Dell Chilton's birthday?
- Mary-Dell Chilton was born on February 2, 1939.
- Where was Mary-Dell Chilton born?
- Mary-Dell Chilton was born in Indianapolis.
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- Mary-Dell Chilton's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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- Mary-Dell Chilton is a citizen of United States.
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- Mary-Dell Chilton is known as biologist, geneticist.
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