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Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard is a German biologist, biochemist, geneticist, psychologist, physician, and chemist born on October 20, 1942 in Magdeburg. She holds citizenship in Germany. Nüsslein-Volhard was educated at the University of Tübingen and Goethe University Frankfurt. She is best known for her work in developmental biology, particularly for her discovery of genes that control embryonic development in fruit flies. This led to her being awarded the 1995 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
As a scientist, Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard has contributed to various fields within the life sciences, showcasing her expertise in biology, biochemistry, genetics, psychology, and chemistry. Throughout her career, Nüsslein-Volhard has mentored numerous students, including notable doctoral student Ruth Lehmann. She is currently based in Germany.
