Nahum Sonenberg
Biochemistry
Cancer researcher, whose work is leading to the creation of new anti-cancer treatments |
Originally from Israel, Sonenberg pursued his doctorate at the Weizmann Institute of Science, one of the top multidisciplinary research institutions in the world. He was awarded a Chaim Weizmann Postdoctoral Fellowship and conducted his post-doctoral work at the Roche Institute of Molecular Biology in Nutley, New Jersey.
In 1979, he joined McGill University where he continues research and teaching. He studies biological processes in normal and cancer cells to develop gene therapies and anti-cancer drugs. Dr. Sonenberg also works on poliovirus, rhinoviruses, HIV and the hepatitis C virus.
Sources:
Sonenberg: the science of translation
Israeli-born McGill biochemist’s cancer research attracts prestigious honours
Image: Sonenberg Laboratory, McGill University
