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Franklin Medal
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Avram Goldstein
1919-07-03 – 2012-06-01
Life & Legacy
Avram Goldstein (3 July 1919 – 1 June 2012) was a professor of pharmacology who was one of the discoverers of endorphins and a noted expert on addiction.
Goldstein established the Pharmacology Department at Stanford University School of Medicine. He was awarded the Franklin Medal and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences. He was an atheist. He was married to pharmacologist Dora Goldstein.
Occupation & Career
teacher, pharmacologist, physician
Faith & Community
atheism
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Franklin Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Franklin Medal
Church
atheism
Employer
Stanford University
Organizations & Memberships
Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei · National Academy of Sciences
Verified Legacy Record
Faith Community
atheism
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