J. Craig Venter: key obituary facts
Is J. Craig Venter dead? Yes. J. Craig Venter died on April 29, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: J. Craig Venter's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was J. Craig Venter known for?
They was known as American genomics researcher, founder of Celera Corporation and JCVI, complications from cancer.
More about J. Craig Venter
Born: John Craig Venter(1946-10-14)October 14, 1946Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Occupation: Biologist.
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Craig Venter, an American genomics researcher and founder of Celera Corporation and the J. Craig Venter Institute, died on April 29, 2026, of complications from cancer.
He was 79. Venter was known for leading one of the first draft sequences of the human genome and for leading the first team to transfect a cell with a synthetic chromosome. He also founded the Institute for Genomic Research and was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
J. Craig Venter, 79, American genomics researcher, founder of Celera Corporation and JCVI, complications from cancer.