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National Medal of Technology and Innovation
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Alejandro Zaffaroni
1923-02-27 – 2014-03-01
Life & Legacy
Alejandro Zaffaroni (February 27, 1923 – March 1, 2014) was a Uruguayan serial entrepreneur who was responsible for founding several biotechnology companies in Silicon Valley. Products that he was involved in developing include the birth control pill, the nicotine patch, corticosteroids, and the DNA microarray.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, biochemist
Education
University of the Republic; University of Rochester
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Medal of Technology and Innovation; National Inventors Hall of Fame; Fulbright Scholarship; Biotechnology Heritage Award; Chemical Pioneer Award; Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Biotechnology Heritage Award · Chemical Pioneer Award · Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society · Fulbright Scholarship · National Inventors Hall of Fame · National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences · National Academy of Engineering
Education & Institutions
University of Rochester · University of the Republic
Verified Legacy Record
Award
National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Fulbright Scholarship
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Biotechnology Heritage Award
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Chemical Pioneer Award
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Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society
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Sources & Provenance
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