Memorial Page for Robert Francis Furchgott

Jun 4, 1916 – May 19, 2009(92 years)Died in:Seattle, King County

American biochemist

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Biography

Birthplace

Charleston, Charleston County

Place of Death

Seattle, King County

Nationality

United States

Religion

Judaism

Burial Place

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery

Occupation(6)

biochemistphysicianpharmacistuniversity teacher chemistpharmacologist

Awards(7)

Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical ResearchNobel Prize in Physiology or MedicineCanada Gairdner International AwardBristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular ResearchThe Louis and Artur Lucian Award in Cardiovascular Diseaseshonorary doctorate of the Autonomous University of MadridJulius Axelrod Award

Education(4)

University of South CarolinaUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillNorthwestern UniversityFeinberg School of Medicine

Robert F. Furchgott (* June 4, 1916 in Charleston; † May 19, 2009 in Seattle) was an american biochemist. He was 92 years old. His education included University of South Carolina, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Northwestern University and Feinberg School of Medicine. His faith was Judaism. He received 7 awards, including Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He was buried at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery.

Life Events

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Born in Charleston, Charleston County

1916

Canada Gairdner International Award

1991

Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular Research

1991

Julius Axelrod Award

1994

Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research

1996

The Louis and Artur Lucian Award in Cardiovascular Diseases

1996

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

1998

Died in Seattle, King County

2009

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Robert Francis Furchgott. Forever remembered.