Edwin B. Astwood
Edwin Bennett Astwood (December 19, 1909 – February 17, 1976) was a Bermudian-American physiologist and endocrinologist, his research on endocrine system led to treatments for hyperthyroidism. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1949.[1] In 1948, he was awarded the Cameron Prize for Therapeutics of the University of Edinburgh.
Edwin Bennett Astwood | |
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| Born | 29 December 1909 |
| Died | 17 February 1976 |
| Nationality | Bermudian |
| Awards | Cameron Prize for Therapeutics of the University of Edinburgh (1948) Lasker Award (1954) |
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| Fields | Endocrinology |
References
- "Book of Members, 1780-2010: Chapter A" (PDF). American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- Cooper, D. Y. Astwood, Edwin Bennett. American National Biography Online Feb. 2000.
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