George Petersen (biochemist)

George Petersen
Born
George Bouet Petersen

(1933-09-05)5 September 1933
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Died11 July 2021(2021-07-11) (aged 87)
Dunedin, New Zealand
EducationUniversity of Otago (MSc)
University of Oxford (MA, DPhil)
Spouse
Patricia Jane Egerton Caughey
(m. 1960)
Scientific career
FieldsBiochemistry
InstitutionsUniversity of Otago
Doctoral studentsDiana Hill
RelativesGeorge Petersen (father)

George Bouet Petersen ONZM (5 September 1933 – 11 July 2021) was a New Zealand biochemist.[1][2] He is regarded as the father of DNA research in New Zealand.[3]

  1. ^ "NZ Peterson Cutfield Wendy". Gene's Family Tree. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  2. ^ "George Petersen death notice". Dominion Post. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  3. ^ Gibb, John (29 May 2014). "Luncheon honours professor". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 17 July 2021.

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