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Philip Handler

American biochemist and nutritionist (1917-1981) · United States · On the map · Died at 64

Philip Handler was an American nutritionist, and biochemist. He was President of the United States National Academy of Sciences for two terms from 1969 to 1981. He was also a recipient of the National Medal of Science.

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1981Died29 December 1981National Medal of ScienceAward1970North Carolina Award for ScienceAward1969AMA Scientific Achievement AwardAward1917Born13 August 1917

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Awards

National Medal of Science1981
North Carolina Award for Science1970
AMA Scientific Achievement Award1969

About this person

Country
United States
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1981 · aged 64