Daniel Cosgrove (biologist)

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Daniel J. Cosgrove
Born1952 (age 7172)
Scientific career
Institutions Pennsylvania State University

Daniel J. Cosgrove (born 1952) is an American biologist and author, currently the Eberly Family Chair of Biology at the Eberly College of Science, [1] Pennsylvania State University. As an author and scientist, he is widely cited by his peers [2] and also held in libraries worldwide. [3]

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References

  1. "Holders of Endowed Chairs". science.psu.edu. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  2. "Daniel J. Cosgrove" . Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  3. "Cosgrove, Daniel J." worldcat.org. Retrieved August 22, 2016.