Robert Lefkowitz
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Robert Lefkowitz was born on April 15, 1943, in The Bronx [1][2][3][4]. He is a biochemist, physician, university teacher, chemist, and researcher [5], with his primary field being biochemistry . His education includes attendance at Bronx High School of Science, Columbia University, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Duke University .
He has been employed by Duke University , where he has conducted research and taught. Lefkowitz has received numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Canada Gairdner International Award, the National Medal of Science, the John J. Abel Award, the Albany Medical Center Prize, the Endocrine Regulation Prize, and two additional awards [6][7][8][9].
He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences [10]. His contributions to biochemistry have been recognized through these prestigious affiliations and honors.
Robert Lefkowitz
Summary
Robert Lefkowitz is a human[1]. He was born in The Bronx[2]. He was born on +1943-04-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a biochemist[4], physician[5], university teacher[6], chemist[7], and researcher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Robert Lefkowitz's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
- Robert Lefkowitz was born on +1943-04-15T00:00:00Z[3].
- Robert Lefkowitz held citizenship in United States[10].
- Robert Lefkowitz worked as a biochemist[4].
- Robert Lefkowitz's professions included physician[5].
- Robert Lefkowitz's professions included university teacher[6].
- Robert Lefkowitz worked as a chemist[7].
- Robert Lefkowitz's professions included researcher[8].
- Robert Lefkowitz's field of work was biochemistry[11].
- Robert Lefkowitz was employed by Duke University[12].
- Robert Lefkowitz's education included a stint at Columbia University[13].
- Robert Lefkowitz was educated at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[14].
- Robert Lefkowitz's education included a stint at Bronx High School of Science[15].
- Robert Lefkowitz was educated at Duke University[16].
- Robert Lefkowitz received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[17].
- Robert Lefkowitz received the Canada Gairdner International Award[18].
- Robert Lefkowitz received the National Medal of Science[19].
- Robert Lefkowitz received the John J. Abel Award[20].
- Robert Lefkowitz received the Albany Medical Center Prize[21].
- Robert Lefkowitz received the Endocrine Regulation Prize[22].
- Robert Lefkowitz was a member of National Academy of Sciences[23].
- Robert Lefkowitz was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
- Robert Lefkowitz's image is recorded as Robert Lefkowitz 1 2012 (cropped).jpg[25].
- Robert Lefkowitz is recorded as male[26].
- Robert Lefkowitz's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in The Bronx[2], Robert Lefkowitz… he was born on +1943-04-15T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Educated at Columbia University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31]; Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[14], a graduate school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1767[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; Bronx High School of Science[15], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1938[38]; and Duke University[16], a university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1838[41], headquartered in Durham[42]. Robert Lefkowitz earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include biochemist[4], physician[5], university teacher[6], chemist[7], and researcher[8]. Robert Lefkowitz's field of work was biochemistry[11]. Among his employers was Duke University[12]. He supervised Brian Kobilka as a doctoral student[44].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[17], a chemistry award[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1901[47]; Canada Gairdner International Award[18], a science award[48], in Canada[49], founded in 1959[50]; National Medal of Science[19], a science award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1963[53]; John J. Abel Award[20], an award[54], founded in 1947[55]; Albany Medical Center Prize[21], an award[56], in United States[57], founded in 2001[58]; and Endocrine Regulation Prize[22], an award[59].
Why It Matters
Robert Lefkowitz ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
His notable doctoral advisees include Brian Kobilka[62], a biochemist[63], b. 1955[64], of United States[65], awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry[66], specialised in crystallography[67].
FAQs
Where was Robert Lefkowitz born?
Robert Lefkowitz's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
What did Robert Lefkowitz do for work?
Robert Lefkowitz worked as biochemist[4], physician[5], university teacher[6], chemist[7], and researcher[8].
Where did Robert Lefkowitz go to school?
Robert Lefkowitz was educated at Columbia University[13], Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[14], Bronx High School of Science[15], and Duke University[16].
What awards did Robert Lefkowitz receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Chemistry[17], Canada Gairdner International Award[18], National Medal of Science[19], and John J. Abel Award[20].