John E. Sulston

John E. Sulston was a British biologist renowned for his pivotal role in the Human Genome Project, a groundbreaking initiative that aimed to map all the genes in the human genome. His work in genetics, particularly with the roundworm *Caenorhabditis elegans*, advanced our understanding of developmental biology and the genetic basis of diseases. Sulston's research helped lay the groundwork for modern genomics, enabling significant progress in medicine and biotechnology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2002, recognizing his contributions to science and our understanding of human genetics.