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'''Francisco Gonzalo Bolívar Zapata''' (born March 1948, in [[Mexico City]]) is a Mexican [[biochemist]] and professor.


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After getting his PhD in [[biochemistry]] by the [[National Autonomous University of Mexico]] (UNAM), he joined the Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (now known as the Institute of Biotechnology) in the same university, undertaking studies on [[Molecular Biology]] and [[Biotechnology]] and becoming one of the most important researchers working in the development of techniques for the use and characterization of the cell genetic material.
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'''Francisco Gonzalo Bolívar Zapata''' ([[Mexico City]], March 1948) is a [[Mexican]] [[biochemist]] and professor.

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After getting his PhD in [[biochemistry]] by the [[National Autonomous University of Mexico]] (UNAM), he joined the Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in the same university, undertaking studies on [[Molecular Biology]] and [[Biotechnology]] and becoming one of the most important researchers working in the development of techniques for the use and characterization of the cell genetic material.


His studies have significantly contributed the design, construction and characterization of molecular vehicles for the transfer and expression of [[DNA]] (Deoxyribonucleic acid). In 1977 he worked in the production of human [[protein]]s like [[insulin]] and [[somatostatin]] in [[bacteria]] using [[genetic engineering]] techniques.
His studies have significantly contributed the design, construction and characterization of molecular vehicles for the transfer and expression of [[DNA]] (Deoxyribonucleic acid). In 1977 he worked in the production of human [[protein]]s like [[insulin]] and [[somatostatin]] in [[bacteria]] using [[genetic engineering]] techniques.


Francisco Bolívar Zapata has been member of several expert committees in the [[UNESCO]] and the [[WHO]], and has published over a hundred articles and books.
Francisco Bolívar Zapata has been member of several expert committees in the [[UNESCO]] and the [[WHO]], and has published over a hundred articles and books.
He is member of the [[UNAM]]'s Board of Directors and [[Colegio Nacional (Mexico)|The National College]]. He received the [[Prince of Asturias Award]] in 1991 and the [[TWAS Prize]] in 1997.<ref name="Prizes and Awards">{{Cite web |url=http://twas.org/opportunities/prizes-and-awards |title=Prizes and Awards |date=2016 |publisher=The World Academy of Sciences}}</ref>


In September 2012, he was appointed to the presidential transition team of Enrique Peña Nieto to be responsible for science, innovation, and technology. This was accompanied by a presidential pledge to invest 1% of GNP to these fields, following the recently passed law on science and technology.
He is member of the [[UNAM]]'s Board of Directors and [[The National College (Mexico)|The National College]]. He received the [[Prince of Asturias Award]] in 1991.

==References==
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*[http://www.ibt.unam.mx/server/PRG.base?tipo:doc,dir:PRG.curriculum,par:bolivar Department of Cell Engineering and Biocatalysis, Institute of Biotechnology, UNAM]
*[http://www.ibt.unam.mx/server/PRG.base?tit:-,tipo:doc,dir:libros_25aniv.html Founding of the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology and its transformation to the Institute of Biotechnology, in Spanish]
*[http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2012/09/27/13140376-nombra-pena-a-francisco-bolivar-encargado-de-transicion-en-ciencia Appointment to presidential transition team, in Spanish]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.fundacionprincipedeasturias.org/ing/04/premiados/trayectorias/trayectoria505.html The Prince of Asturias Foundation, Prince of Asturias Award on Scientific and Technical Research 1991]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071010043758/http://www.fundacionprincipedeasturias.org/ing/04/premiados/trayectorias/trayectoria505.html The Prince of Asturias Foundation, Prince of Asturias Award on Scientific and Technical Research 1991]
* [http://www.colegionacional.org.mx/Bolivar.htm Francisco Bolívar Biography in Spanish]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928093724/http://www.colegionacional.org.mx/Bolivar.htm Francisco Bolívar Biography in Spanish]


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Revision as of 03:41, 27 July 2023

Portrait of Francisco Bolívar Zapata

Francisco Gonzalo Bolívar Zapata (born March 1948, in Mexico City) is a Mexican biochemist and professor.

After getting his PhD in biochemistry by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), he joined the Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (now known as the Institute of Biotechnology) in the same university, undertaking studies on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and becoming one of the most important researchers working in the development of techniques for the use and characterization of the cell genetic material.

His studies have significantly contributed the design, construction and characterization of molecular vehicles for the transfer and expression of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid). In 1977 he worked in the production of human proteins like insulin and somatostatin in bacteria using genetic engineering techniques.

Francisco Bolívar Zapata has been member of several expert committees in the UNESCO and the WHO, and has published over a hundred articles and books. He is member of the UNAM's Board of Directors and The National College. He received the Prince of Asturias Award in 1991 and the TWAS Prize in 1997.[1]

In September 2012, he was appointed to the presidential transition team of Enrique Peña Nieto to be responsible for science, innovation, and technology. This was accompanied by a presidential pledge to invest 1% of GNP to these fields, following the recently passed law on science and technology.

References

  1. ^ "Prizes and Awards". The World Academy of Sciences. 2016.


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