Henry Daniell

Henry Daniell is a distinguished professor and researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. Here are some key details about his background and accomplishments:

Academic Position and Expertise

Henry Daniell is currently a Professor and Director of Translational Research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.13 His areas of expertise include:

• Biochemistry
• Molecular biotechnology
• Plant biotechnology
• Genetic engineering

Education and Career

Dr. Daniell received his education in India, earning:

• BS in Botany/Chemistry from University of Madras (1969)
• MS in Botany from University of Madras (1971)
• PhD in Biochemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University (1980)1

He has been at the University of Pennsylvania since January 2013.4

Research Focus

Dr. Daniell's research focuses on:

• Oral delivery of human therapeutic proteins using plant cells
• Developing low-cost vaccines and biopharmaceuticals
• Chloroplast genetic engineering
• Treating diseases like diabetes, hemophilia, Alzheimer's, and infectious diseases3

Achievements and Recognition

• Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Foreign member of the Italian National Academy of Sciences (14th American inducted in 240 years)23
• Editor-in-Chief of Plant Biotechnology Journal
• Recipient of awards from American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation2
• Over 100 patents and 250 scientific publications2

Dr. Daniell has made significant contributions to the field of plant biotechnology, particularly in developing novel methods for oral delivery of vaccines and therapeutics using genetically engineered plants.3