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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.

 

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