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The
President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details
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HOWARD L. BACHRACH
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Title: |
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Chief Scientist |
Affiliation: |
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U.S. Department of Agriculture |
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Plum Island Animal Disease Center |
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Greenport, New York 11944 USA |
Gender: |
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Male
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Year Deceased: |
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2008 |
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Award Discipline: |
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Biological Sciences |
Award Year: |
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1983 |
Citation: |
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"For his pioneering research in molecular virology, including identification of the immunizing protein, and his collaborative role in the use of gene splicing to produce the first effective protein vaccine for use in animals or humans." |
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Presented by President Reagan at a White House Ceremony on February 27, 1985. |
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