Peter Dervan is a chemistry professor at the California Institute of Technology, born on June 28, 1945. His research primarily focuses on the development and study of small organic molecules that can specifically recognize DNA sequences, a field in which he is recognized internationally as an authority. Notable among these molecules are the pyrrole-imidazole polyamides. Dervan has significantly influenced the direction of organic chemistry research through his studies at the interface of chemistry and biology, particularly regarding the chemical principles underlying specific recognition of double-helical DNA sequences. He received several awards, including the National Medal of Science in 2006.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Peter
rock, stone
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Peter Dervan belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Boston
Educated At: University of Wisconsin–Madison | Boston College | Yale University
Occupation: researcher | chemist
Spouses: Jacqueline Barton
Employers: California Institute of Technology
Awards Received: William H. Nichols Medal | Tetrahedron Prize | Tolman Award | Remsen Award | Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards | Ronald Breslow Award for Achievement in Biomimetic Chemistry | Linus Pauling Award | Arthur C. Cope Award | Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science | Wilbur Cross Medal | Prelog Medal | Harvey Prize | National Medal of Science | Guggenheim Fellowship | Willard Gibbs Award
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for June 28, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 28, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 28, 2026 |
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| Sun | 6 Cancer 34 | 6 Cancer 59 | 24 Virgo 23 |
| Moon | 13 Aquarius 40 | 22 Sagittarius 24 | 28 Capricorn 41 |
| Mercury | 20 Cancer 56 | 26 Cancer 12 | 11 Virgo 57 |
| Venus | 20 Taurus 57 | 17 Leo 32 | 21 Leo 33 |
| Mars | 12 Taurus 34 | 29 Taurus 53 | 5 Cancer 40 |
| Jupiter | 20 Virgo 13 | 29 Cancer 41 | 4 Libra 46 |
| Saturn | 13 Cancer 40 | 13 Aries 57 | 23 Cancer 5 |
| Uranus | 14 Gemini 39 | 3 Gemini 36 | 17 Gemini 27 |
| Neptune | 3 Libra 43 | 4 Aries 23 | 5 Libra 44 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 53 | 4 Aquarius 55 | 11 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 9 Cancer 20 | 2 Pisces 42 | 5 Cancer 3 |
| Ketu | 9 Capricorn 20 | 2 Virgo 42 | 5 Capricorn 3 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Peter Dervan's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2026 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 12 March, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Saturn square Ketu
Exact: 18 October, 2026
