Dr. Samuel Beale

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Biography

Samuel Beale is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology at Brown University. He received his B.S. in 1964, M.A. in 1966, and Ph.D. in 1970 from the University of California, Los Angeles. Before joining Brown's faculty in 1979, he held postdoctoral positions at Brookhaven National Laboratory, University of California, Davis, and Rockefeller University. His research has focused on tetrapyrrole biosynthesis and the biochemical mechanisms involved in the formation of tetrapyrrole pigments, such as chlorophylls, bilins, and hemes, particularly in plants, algae, and bacteria. His work is supported by various organizations, including the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy, and he has published over 75 peer-reviewed research papers and 20 invited review articles. His current interests include studying the photosynthetic apparatus and the adaptation of photosynthetic pigments in response to environmental changes. Beale has been recognized for his research achievements with several awards and has served in leadership roles within professional societies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1979-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Performed extensive research on tetrapyrrole biosynthesis and biochemical mechanisms.

Awards

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United States Public Health Service Graduate Fellowship

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Junior Investigator, Marine Biological Laboratory Summer Program

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Junior Independent Investigator Scholarship

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Full Membership, Sigma Xi

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Full Membership, American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Gordon Research Conferences, Tetrapyrroles – Vice Chair

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Gordon Research Conferences, Tetrapyrroles – Chair

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International Conferences Tetrapyrrole Pigments Photosynthetic Organisms – Vice Chair

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International Conferences Tetrapyrrole Pigments Photosynthetic Organisms – Chair

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics