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Lina Stern

Soviet biochemist, physiologist and humanist (1875-1968) · Russia · On the map · Doctors · Lived 1878 to 1968 · aged 89

Lina Solomonovna Stern or Shtern was a Soviet biochemist, physiologist and humanist whose medical discoveries saved thousands of lives at the fronts of World War II. She is best known for her pioneering work on the blood-brain barrier, which she described as hemato-encephalic barrier in 1921.

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Order of the Red Banner of Labour1944
Stalin Prize, 2nd degree1943
Order of the Red Star
Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"

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Country
Russia
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1968 · aged 89

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