Description: (American Biophysicist Who Discovered Z-DNA and Polysomes)
Alexander Rich was a renowned American biologist and biophysicist recognized for his contributions in the field of biophysics at MIT and Harvard Medical School. He was a respected professor who made substantial advancements in decoding the role of DNA in protein synthesis. Rich was a member of the RNA Tie Club, a specialized group dedicated to this area of research. Throughout his career, he published over 600 research papers and played pivotal roles in the establishment of companies such as Alkermes. Additionally, he served on the board of directors for Repligen.