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Richard Tecwyn Williams

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Welsh biochemist (1909-1979)

United KingdomLived 1909 to 1979 · aged 70
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Richard Tecwyn Williams FRS was a Welsh biochemist who founded the systematic study of xenobiotic metabolism with the publication of his book Detoxication mechanisms in 1947. This seminal book built on his earlier work on the role of glucuronic acid in the metabolism of borneol.

Awards 3

1972Portland Press Excellence in Science Award
1966doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
Fellow of the Royal Society

Connected to Richard 3

David Mervyn BlowAlso won Portland Press Excellence in Science AwardGeorge K. RaddaAlso won Portland Press Excellence in Science AwardHelen MuirAlso won Portland Press Excellence in Science Award

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1979 · aged 70
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7 languages

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