The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details
Lewis H. Sarett
Title:
President, Shapr & Dohme Research Labs
Affiliation:
Merck & Co.
Rahway,New Jersey 07065 USA
Gender:
Male
Year Deceased:
1999
Award Discipline:
Physical Sciences
Award Year:
1975
Citation:
"For his pioneering contributions to the chemical synthesis of cortisone, steriodal hormones, and other chemotherapeutic agents which have contributed to the benefit of mankind."
Presented by President Ford at a White House Ceremony on October 18, 1976.