Avram Hershko
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Avram Hershko was born on December 31, 1937 [1][2][3] in Karcag. He holds citizenship in both Hungary and Israel . As a biochemist, educator, university teacher, and physician [4], Hershko has worked at New York University and Technion – Israel Institute of Technology . His work is primarily in the field of biochemistry . Throughout his career, Hershko has received numerous awards, including the Israel Prize, Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, Wolf Prize in Medicine, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Canada Gairdner International Award, and Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize [5][6][7][8][9][10].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[8], Israel[9]
- Field of work: biochemistry[10]
- Employer: New York University[11], Technion – Israel Institute of Technology[12]
- Educated at: Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13]
- Award received: Israel Prize[14], Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[15], Wolf Prize in Medicine[16], Nobel Prize in Chemistry[17], Canada Gairdner International Award[18], Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize[19], Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. Prize[20], Massry Prize[21], E. B. Wilson Medal[22], Silver Medal of the President of the Senate[23], Schleiden Medal[24], honorary doctorate of Haifa University[25], The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[26], EMBO Membership[27]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[28], Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities[29], Hungarian Academy of Sciences[30], Chinese Academy of Sciences[31], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32], European Molecular Biology Organization[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Avram Hershko[35]
- Family name: Hershko[36]
- Given name: Avram[37]
- Work location: Technion – Israel Institute of Technology[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[39], English[40]
- Interested in: biology[41]
Why It Matters
Avram Hershko has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Avram Hershko born?
Avram Hershko was born in Karcag[2].
What did Avram Hershko do for work?
Avram Hershko worked as a biochemist[3], educator[4], university teacher[5], and physician[6].
Where did Avram Hershko go to school?
Avram Hershko was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[13].
What awards did Avram Hershko receive?
Honors received include Israel Prize[14], Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[15], Wolf Prize in Medicine[16], and Nobel Prize in Chemistry[17].