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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Your next birthday is 345 days away.
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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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 6 Cancer 34 | 7 Cancer 12 | 23 Virgo 25 |
| Moon | 13 Aquarius 40 | 19 Leo 15 | 15 Capricorn 38 |
| Mercury | 20 Cancer 56 | 2 Leo 22 | 10 Virgo 10 |
| Venus | 20 Taurus 57 | 23 Taurus 27 | 20 Leo 21 |
| Mars | 12 Taurus 34 | 6 Virgo 25 | 5 Cancer 6 |
| Jupiter | 20 Virgo 13 | 4 Cancer 17 | 4 Libra 33 |
| Saturn | 13 Cancer 40 | 1 Aries 39 | 23 Cancer 0 |
| Uranus | 14 Gemini 39 | 29 Taurus 37 | 17 Gemini 26 |
| Neptune | 3 Libra 43 | 2 Aries 9 | 5 Libra 42 |
| Pluto | 8 Leo 53 | 3 Aquarius 10 | 11 Leo 5 |
| Rahu | 9 Cancer 20 | 22 Pisces 2 | 5 Cancer 6 |
| Ketu | 9 Capricorn 20 | 22 Virgo 2 | 5 Capricorn 6 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Peter Dervan's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Sun
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 17 November, 2025
