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My Take
Huda Zoghbi is, to me, the rare figure who earns the word brilliant without any showmanship. Born in Beirut and educated at the American University there before building a career in American neurogenetics, she pursued the molecular roots of disease with extraordinary patience. Her work uncovering the gene behind Rett syndrome is the kind of science that translates directly into hope for suffering families. The roster of honors, from the Dickson Prize to the Breakthrough Prize, only confirms what the work already proves. I admire most that she remains a mentor and teacher, multiplying her impact through the next generation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Huda Zoghbi
- Name (Japanese)
- フーダ・ゾービ
- Reading
- ふーだ・ぞーび
- Born
- June 20, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
- Occupation
- physician / university teacher / neurologist / neurogeneticist
2. Background
- University
- American University of Beirut
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Texas Women's Hall of Fame
- 2013 Dickson Prize in Medicine
- 2011 Gruber Prize in Neuroscience
- 2014 March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology
- 2013 Pearl Meister Greengard Prize
- 2017 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
- 2009 Vilcek Prize
- 2004 Neuronal Plasticity Prize
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Huda Zoghbi born?
Born June 20, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Huda Zoghbi from?
Huda Zoghbi is from Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon.
What does Huda Zoghbi do?
Huda Zoghbi works as physician, university teacher, neurologist, neurogeneticist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.