Mary Jane Osborn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetMary Jane Osborn
American biochemist and molecular biologist
Date of Birth: 24-Sep-1927
Place of Birth: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Date of Death: 17-Jan-2019
Profession: biochemist
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Mary Jane Osborn
- Mary Jane Osborn (September 24, 1927 – January 17, 2019) was an American biochemist and microbiologist known for her research on the biosynthesis of lipopolysaccharide (bacterial endotoxin), a key component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, and discovering the mechanism of action of the anti-cancer drug methotrexate.
- She headed the Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics at the University of Connecticut Health Center and served as president of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
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