Innovators shortlisted for award

**MIG-31** · Apr 8, 2008, 09:41 PM

The creator of DNA fingerprinting heads the shortlist for the prestigious Millennium Technology Prize. Professor Alec Jeffreys is joined by Prof David Payne, co-inventor of an optical amplifier which transformed telecommunications, on the list.

Prof Payne's co-inventors, Prof Emmanual Desurvire and Dr Randy Giles, are also finalists. Dr Andrew Viterbi, whose algorithm aids communications, and biomaterial pioneer Prof Robert Langer are also contenders.
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Source: BBC News

Apr 8, 2008, 09:41 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,770 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	Innovators shortlisted for award The creator of DNA fingerprinting heads the shortlist for the prestigious Millennium Technology Prize. Professor Alec Jeffreys is joined by Prof David Payne, co-inventor of an optical amplifier which transformed telecommunications, on the list. Prof Payne's co-inventors, Prof Emmanual Desurvire and Dr Randy Giles, are also finalists. Dr Andrew Viterbi, whose algorithm aids communications, and biomaterial pioneer Prof Robert Langer are also contenders. ______________ Source: BBC News __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here