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Ruth L. Kirschstein

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American pathologist

United StatesLived 1926 to 2009 · aged 82
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Ruth Lillian Kirschstein was an American pathologist and science administrator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Kirschstein served as director of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, deputy director of NIH in the 1990s, and acting director of the NIH in 1993 and 2000-2002.

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2003Maryland Women's Hall of Fame
2002honorary doctor of the University of Miami
2001honorary degree from Spelman College
1989Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Members of the Executive Branch in Career Public Service
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Anthony FauciAlso won Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Members of the Executive Branch in Career Public ServiceMarilyn GastonAlso won Maryland Women's Hall of FameLee LorchAlso won honorary degree from Spelman CollegeCharles Torrey SimpsonAlso won honorary doctor of the University of MiamiHiltgunt ZassenhausAlso won Maryland Women's Hall of FameJudith McHaleAlso won honorary doctor of the University of Miami

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Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2009 · aged 82
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6 languages

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