The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details
Howard L. Bachrach
Title:
Chief Scientist
Affiliation:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Plum Island Animal Disease Center
Greenport,New York 11944 USA
Gender:
Male
Year Deceased:
2008
Award Discipline:
Biological Sciences
Award Year:
1983
Citation:
"For his pioneering research in molecular virology, including identification of the immunizing protein, and his collaborative role in the use of gene splicing to produce the first effective protein vaccine for use in animals or humans."
Presented by President Reagan at a White House Ceremony on February 27, 1985.