This lecture, named in memory of
Keith R. Porter
Keith Roberts Porter (June 11, 1912 – May 2, 1997) was a Canadian-American cell biologist. He created pioneering biology techniques and research using electron microscopy of cells. Porter also contributed to the development of other experiment ...
, is presented to an eminent
cell biologist
Cell biology (also cellular biology or cytology) is a branch of biology that studies the structure, function, and behavior of cells. All living organisms are made of cells. A cell is the basic unit of life that is responsible for the living and ...
each year at the
ASCB Annual Meeting. The
ASCB Program Committee and the
ASCB President recommend the
Porter Lecturer to the
Porter Endowment each year.
Lecturers
Source
ASCB
See also
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List of biology awards
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References
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American Society for Cell Biology
Biology awards
American awards
Awards established in 1982
1982 establishments in the United States