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Erik Jorpes
1894-07-15 – 1973-07-10
Life & Legacy
Johan Erik Jorpes (born Johansson, 15 July 1894 – 10 July 1973) was a Finnish-born Swedish physician and biochemist. He identified the chemical structure of heparin and developed its clinical applications. Jorpes was the professor of medical chemistry in the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm in 1946–1963.
Occupation & Career
physician, chemist, biochemist
Education
University of Helsinki; Karolinska Institutet
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
The KTH Great Prize
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Honors & Awards
The KTH Great Prize
Employer
Karolinska Institutet
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Education & Institutions
Karolinska Institutet · University of Helsinki
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