Frank J. Dixon

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Frank James Dixon (March 9,[1] 1920 – February 8, 2008) was an biomedical researcher, best known for his research into diseases of the immune system that can damage other organs of the body.[2] Dixon was also noted for having developed techniques involving trace iodines to study proteins.[2]

Born in St. Paul, Dixon received his bachelor's degree and M.D. from the University of Minnesota.[3] He joined the United States Navy in 1943, after completing his M.D. Dixon was a co-founder and director of the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego.[4]

In 1981, Dixon became a founding member of the World Cultural Council.[5]

Awards[]

  • Gairdner Foundation International Award, 1969
  • Lasker Award, 1975
  • Dickson Prize in Medicine, 1976
  • , 1979[6]
  • Member, United States National Academy of Sciences

References[]

  1. ^ Oldstone, M. B. A. (2008). "Frank J. Dixon 1920–2008". Nature Immunology. 9 (4): 333. doi:10.1038/ni0408-333. PMID 18349807.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Alison McCook, "Lasker winner Frank Dixon dies", The Scientist, Feb. 11, 2008.
  3. ^ Jeremy Pearce, "Frank J. Dixon Dies at 87; Led Way in Immunology", New York Times, February 13, 2008.
  4. ^ Scripps Research Institute, "In Memoriam: Frank J. Dixon, 1920–2008", News & Views, February 11, 2008.
  5. ^ "About Us". World Cultural Council. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  6. ^ "Presentation of the Rous--Whipple award to Frank J. Dixon. 1979". The American Journal of Pathology. 97 (1): 5–8. 1979. PMC 2042378. PMID 386803.

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