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Technical Achievement: The development of
a large-scale genome sequencing system by establishing "the whole
genome shotgun strategy" that utilizes modularized data acquisition
system and high-throughput DNA sequencers
The prize is awarded jointly to Michael W. Hunkapiller (Applied
Biosystems) and J.Craig Venter (Celera Genomics).
Michael W. Hunkapiller is honored for his
contribution to the development of the automated high-throughput
DNA sequencers and the promotion of the foundation of Celera Genomics.
J.Craig Venter is honored for
the foundation of Celera Genomics and the development of "the whole
genome shotgun strategy."
(Awardees are listed in alphabetical order.)
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