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March 15, 2009 > 2009 Novitski Prize in genetics research
Rodney J. Rothstein, PhD (Former Fellowship Award Committee Member) of Columbia University, New York, was awarded the 2009 Novitski Prize for his pioneering work in gene targeting. He contributed fundamental ideas that now enable scientists to knock out genes and to knock in specific mutations. The Novitski Prize is awarded for innovative experimental approaches and extraordinary creativity in solving a significant problem in genetics research.