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Willard Gibbs Award
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John Jacob Abel
1857-05-19 – 1938-05-26
Life & Legacy
John Jacob Abel (19 May 1857 – 26 May 1938) was an American biochemist and pharmacologist. He established the pharmacology department at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1893, and then became America's first full-time professor of pharmacology. During his time at Hopkins, he made several important medical advancements, especially in the field of hormone extraction. In addition to his laboratory work, he founded several significant scientific journals such as the Journal of Biological Chemistry and the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
Occupation & Career
biochemist, pharmacologist, physician, university teacher, pharmacist, endocrinologist
Education
University of Michigan; Johns Hopkins University; University of Strasbourg
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Willard Gibbs Award; AAAS Award for Science Diplomacy; Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh; Foreign Member of the Royal Society; George M. Kober Lectureship; George M. Kober Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
AAAS Award for Science Diplomacy · Foreign Member of the Royal Society · George M. Kober Lectureship · George M. Kober Medal · Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh · Willard Gibbs Award
Employer
Johns Hopkins University · University of Michigan
Organizations & Memberships
American Philosophical Society · German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · National Academy of Sciences · Royal Society of Edinburgh · Royal Society of London
Education & Institutions
Johns Hopkins University · University of Michigan · University of Strasbourg
Verified Legacy Record
Award
AAAS Award for Science Diplomacy
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Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
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Foreign Member of the Royal Society
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q741428 · wikidata
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George M. Kober Lectureship
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q741428 · wikidata
Award
George M. Kober Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q741428 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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