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Mildred Cohn

American biochemist (1913-2009) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 96

Mildred Cohn was an American biochemist who furthered understanding of biochemical processes through her study of chemical reactions within animal cells. She was a pioneer in the use of nuclear magnetic resonance for studying enzyme reactions, particularly reactions of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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2009Died12 October 2009National Women's Hall of FameAward2000Oesper AwardAward1990Honorary Doctor of the University of MiamiAward1988Remsen AwardAward1982National Medal of ScienceAward1975Elliott Cresson MedalAward1963Garvan-Olin MedalAward1913Born12 July 1913

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National Women's Hall of Fame2009
Oesper Award2000
Honorary Doctor of the University of Miami1990
Remsen Award1988
National Medal of Science1982
Elliott Cresson Medal1975
Garvan-Olin Medal1963
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Honorary Doctor of Brandeis University

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United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2009 · aged 96