David L. Reich

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David L. Reich is an American geneticist and Professor at Harvard Medical School. He is best known for his contributions to the field of genomics, particularly in the area of human population genetics.

Pronunciation

David - /ˈdeɪ.vɪd/ Reich - /raɪk/

Etymology

David is a common male first name of Biblical origin, meaning "beloved" in Hebrew. Reich is a German surname that translates to "rich" or "ruler".

Career

David L. Reich is a Professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, and an associate member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He is also an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. His research focuses on using DNA sequencing to learn about human history and the genetic basis of human disease.

Contributions

Reich has made significant contributions to the field of human population genetics. He has developed methods for analyzing genome-wide patterns of variation, and has used these methods to identify genetic risk factors for disease, to understand the genetic history of human populations, and to discover the extent of Neanderthal interbreeding in modern humans.

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