Stanley Cohen
Biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
November 17th, 1922
102 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributions to the field of biochemistry included research on growth factors and cell communication. Cohen developed techniques for isolating epidermal growth factor, which played a significant role in understanding cell growth and development. Work included collaboration with Herbert Boyer, leading to advances in recombinant DNA technology and molecular biology. Cohen's research has had lasting implications in medicine and cancer treatment.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1986
Discovered epidermal growth factor
Contributed to the development of recombinant DNA technology
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