Jerzy Maj
Jerzy Michał Maj | |
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![]() Jerzy Maj (2011) | |
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Died | February 9, 2003 | (aged 80)
Citizenship | Polish |
Occupation | pharmacologist |
Jerzy Michał Maj (14 July 1922 – 9 February 2003) was a Polish pharmacologist, professor of medical sciences, member of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences, a director of the Institute of Pharmacology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (1977–1993).
Biography[]
In 1949 he graduated in pharmacy from Jagiellonian University. He obtained his Ph.D. in 1951. In 1978 he received the title of professor.[1][2]
In 1988 the Medical Academy of Lublin awarded him with a degree honoris causa.[3]
Beside his scientific activity he was also a social activist as the chairman of the Jadwiga and Janusz Supniewski Foundation next to the Institute of Pharmacology.
References[]
- ^ Kto jest kim w polskiej medycynie. Informator biograficzny. Warsaw: Interpress. 1987. pp. 410–411. ISBN 83-2232339-5.
- ^ Wielka Encyklopedia PWN. XVI. Warsaw: Polish Scientific Publishers PWN. 2003. p. 444. ISBN 83-01-13826-2.
- ^ "Doktoraty honoris causa" (in Polish). Medical University of Lublin. Retrieved 2014-11-11.
Categories:
- Polish pharmacologists
- 1922 births
- 2003 deaths
- Jagiellonian University alumni
- Members of the Polish Academy of Sciences
- Members of the Polish Academy of Learning
- Polish medical biography stubs