Ray Wu (1928-2008)

Wu obtained his Biochemistry PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1955.
He was deemed “one of the founding fathers of plant genetic engineering”.
In 1970, Wu developed the first DNA sequencing method, successfully engineering pest-resistant rice using useful genes from a potato.
In 1999, he created the Ray Wu Graduate Fellowship, which supports new graduates through an endowment of $500,000 each year.
In 2002, Wu was given the prestigious 'Frank Annunzio Award' in Science and Technology.

Text: Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International – Ray Wu [online]. Available at: https://www.cabi.org/agbiotechnet/news/17763

Image: © NY Times

Author: Anthonia Oluwatuyi

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