Full List of Award Recipients
1951-2000
1951
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Couch, James F. Dr.
Chemist in charge of Tobacco Section, USDA |
Process for the extraction of rutin from buckwheat | |
Plunkett, Roy J. Dr.
Organic Chemicals Dept. E.I. Dupont de Nemours & Co. |
Invention of polytetrafluoroethylene |
1952
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Seaborg, Glenn T. Dr.
Professor of Chemistry, UCLA |
Tobacco cutting machine | |
Alvarez, Luis Walter Dr.
Professor of Physics, UCLA |
Invention of the ground control approach radar landing system |
1953
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Houdry, Eugene T. | Inventions in the catalytic cracking process for the refining of petroleum | |
Gibbon, John H. Dr.
Professor of Surgery & Dir. of Surgical Res., Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia |
Invention of the heart-lung apparatus |
1954
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Williams Robley C. Dr.
Professor of Biophysics, UCLA |
Method of depositing thin metal films by thermal evaporation. Found practical application in mirror coatings for astronomy and in electron microscopy | |
Du Vigneaud, Vincent
Professor of Biochemistry, Cornell Univ. Med. College |
Synthesis of the important posterior pituitary hormone, oxytocin | |
Camras, Marvin
Research Physicist, Armour Research Fnd. of Ill. Inst. of Tech |
Method and means of obtaining distortion free magnetic recording through high frequency bias | |
Bardeen, John, Dr.
Professor Physics & Elec. Eng. University of Illinois Brattain, Walter H. Dr.Bell Telephone Lab |
Invention of the transistor | |
Sikorsky, Igor T.
Sikorsky Aircraft, Div. of United Aircraft Corp. |
Invention of the first practically useful single sustaining rotor helicopter | |
Powers, John B.
Dept. of Agriculture, UCLA |
Color sorter for fruits and vegetables |
1955
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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McFadden, Edgar S.
Agronomist, Agricultural Exp. Station, Texas A&M |
Origination and development of the first rust-resistant bread wheat | |
Olson, Harry F. Dr.
Acoustical & Electro-mechanical Res. Lab RCA Labs, Radio Corp. of America |
Invention of the Velocity Microphone | |
Beams, Jesse W.
Professor of Physics, University of Virginia |
Inventions in the field of centrifugation and particularly the magnetically supported centrifuge |
1956
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Swern, Daniel Dr.
Animal Fats Sec., Agricultural Research USDA |
Invention and subsequent development of epoxidized fatty compounds which are used as stabilizing plasticizers for vinyl plastics | |
Pearson, G.L., Chapin, D.M. and Fuller, C.S.
Bell Labs |
Invention of the Bell Solar Battery |
1957
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Salk, Jonas E., M.D.
Professor of Bacteriology, University of Pittsburgh |
Salk Poliomyelitis vaccine | |
Air Commodor Sir Frank Whittle
Aeronautical Engineer |
First practical turbo-jet engine | |
Burton, Glenn W., Dr.
Principal Geneticist, Georgia Coastal Plan Exp. Station, Univ. of Georgia College of Agriculture |
Coastal Bermuda Grass |
1958
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Holmes, Eric L. and Adams, Basil A.
Research Chemist |
First practical synthetic ion exchange resins and their application | |
Dulbecco, Renato, M.D.
Dept. of Biochemistry, CALTECH |
Method of production of plaques with animal cells | |
Burroughs, Wise, Dr.
Animal Husbandry, Iowa State College |
Estrogen usage in cattle and sheep feeds | |
Martin, A.J.P.
F.R.S., Chemical Consultant |
Inventions in chromatography and particularly vapor phase chromatography |
1959
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Sir Randall, John T., Dr.
Prof. of Physics University of London Boot, Henry A.H., Dr.Prof. of King's College |
Cavity Magnetron | |
Link, Karl P., Dr.
Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin |
Invention of Dicumarol and of the method of extraction | |
Lyon, Dean A., Dr. | Method of producing the first practically useful optical coating for the reduction of light reflection |
1960
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Coulter, Wallace H. | Invention of the Coulter fine particle counter and size analyzer | |
Forward, Frank A.,
Professor, Mining & Metallurgy Dept. Univ. of Br. Columbia |
Forward process for extracting nickel and other metals from ore concentrates | |
Williams, F.C.
O.B.E., Electrical Eng. Labs, Univ. of Manchester, U.K. |
Super regenerative responder and other inventions in the radar responder field |
1961
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Knipling, E.F., Dr.
Entomology Res. Div. USDA, Maryland Bushland, R.C., Dr.Livestock Insects, Investigations, USDA, Texas |
Method of eradicating screw worms and other destructive insects by eliminating reproduction through the rearing and release of sufficient sterile male flies | |
Eckert, J. Presper, Jr.
Remington Rand Univac, Blue Bell, PA. Mauchley, John W., Dr.Mauchley Assoc. Ambler, PA. |
First large-scale electronic computer |
1962
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Sparke, J.W.
Aircraft Establishment, Hants, U.K. |
RAE visual glide path indicator | |
Bickel, Horst, Dr.
Prof. Pediatrics, Univ. Kinderklinik, Marburg, Germany Gerrard, JohnProf. Pediatrics, Univ.Saskatchewan, Canada Hickmans, EvelynWolverhampton, U.K. |
Method of controlling Phenylketonuria |
1963
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Natta, Guilio
Professor, University of Milan |
Process for making stereo regular (or isotactic) hydrocarbon polymers | |
Wain, R.L.,
Professor, University of London |
Group of weed killers known as "Butyric" weed killers | |
Lowry, Oliver H.,
Prof. Washington Univ., St. Louis |
Method of isolating, preparing, weighing and chemically studying single nerve cells and sub cellular particles | |
Townes, Charles H.,
Provost MIT |
Invention of the Maser |
1964
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Anger, Hal O.,
UCLA Berkeley |
Coin counting and wrapping machine | |
Sheehan, John C.,
MIT |
Alloy Invar | |
Carlson, Chester W. | Electric Furnaces in which Alundum is made commercially | |
Schachman, H.A.,
UCLA Berkeley |
Process of Producing a new Abrasive Refractory Material Alundum |
1965
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Kolin, Alexander
Professor, Univ. of California |
Electro magnet flow meter | |
Florey, Sir Howard W
London, England |
Inventive development and establishment of Penicillin as a therapeutic agent in medicine | |
Guthrie, John D.
New Orleans, LA Reeves, Wilson A.New Orleans, LA |
Invention of the Tetrakis (Hydroxymethyl) Phosphonium Chloride Process for flame proofing cellulosic textiles | |
McClure, Frank T.
Johns Hopkins Univ. Md. |
Invention of the satellite doppler navigation system |
1966
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Bowles, Romald E., Dr.
Engineering Corp. Silver Springs, Md. Horton, Billy M. Warren, Raymond W.,Harry Diamond Lab, Washington DC |
Fluid amplifiers | |
MHoerni, Jean. Dr.
Fairchild Camera & Instrument Corp., CA. |
Method of achieving true dimensional surface passivation of semi-conductor devices as an integral part of the basic manufacturing process |
1967
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Zoll, Paul M.
Medical School, Harvard Univiversity |
Heart Pacemaker | |
Fernandez-Moran, Humberto
Univ. of Chicago |
Diamond knife | |
Mertz, Edwin T.
Purdue University Nelson, Oliver E.Purdue University |
First high quality protein corn |
1968
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Davis, Edward W.,
Silver Bay, MN |
Inventions leading to the economic recovery of iron from Taconite ore | |
Cockerell, Christopher S.,
Hampshire, U.K. |
"Ground Effects Machine" known as the Hovercraft |
1969
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Parkes, A.S., Dr.
Christ's College, Cambridge, England Smith, Audrey U., Dr.London, U.K. Polge, Christopher, Dr.Univ. of Birmingham, U.K. | Invention of high powered machine tools | |
Stacey, Maurice
U.K. | Invention and method of manufacture of bacterial Dextran, blood plasma substitute | |
Jennings, Peter R., Dr.
Columbia, SA Chang, T.T.Manila, The Phillipines Beachell, Henry M.Laguna, The Phillipines | Invention of tropical dwarf rice IR 8 | |
Stacey, Maurice, Prof.
U.K. | Float Glass Process |
1970
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Ginsburg, Charles P.
Redwood, CA |
Method of recording pictures in motion on magnetic tape | |
Morgan, Stephen W.K. | Method of recovering zinc by a blast furnace | |
Mueller, E.W.,
Penna State University |
Invention of the field of Ion Microscope and the Atom Probe |
1971
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Gunn, J.B., Dr.
IBM Research Division, Yorktown Heights, NY |
Invention of the first Gallium Arsenide Microwave Generator | |
Draper, Charles S.,
Charles Stark Draper Lab., MIT |
Invention of the first practical inertial guidance system | |
Lathe, G.H., Prof. and Ruthven, C.G.R., Dr.
London, England |
Invention of the Gel Filtration Technique |
1972
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Reid, J. David, Dr.
USDA, New Orleans, LO |
Inventions contributing substantially and critically to the development of durable press cottons |
Skeggs, Leonard T., Dr.
VA Hospital, Cleveland, OH |
Invention of the automatic analyzer |
Anderson, Norman G., Dr.,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN |
Invention of the Zonal Ultra Centrifuge |
1973
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Suckling, C.W., Dr.
Buckinghamshire, U.K. |
Invention of the inhalent anaesthetic halothane |
Raventos, James, Dr.
Cheshire, England |
Invention of the inhalent anaesthetic halothane |
Koch, Peter, Dr.
Alexandria, LA. |
Invention of the chipping headrig |
1974
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Kompfner, R. Dr.
Stanford University, CA Pierce, John R.CALTECH, CA |
Invention in the development of the "Communications satellites" |
Charnley, John, Dr.,
Manchester, England |
Invention of the total prosthetic replacement of the hip joint |
1975
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Graham, Robert P.,
Western Regional Research Center, USDA, Berkeley, CA |
Invention of the dry caustic process of peeling fruits and vegetables |
Holonyak, N.,Jr.,
University of Illinois |
Inventions leading to the first practical light emitting diode |
1976
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Clarke, Sir Cyril A.
Prof. University of Liverpool, England Freda, Vincent J., Dr.Columbia Univ. NY Gorman, John G., Dr.Columbia Univ. NY Pollack, William, Dr.Columbia Univ. NY |
Invention of the method of prevention of Rhesus Haemolytic Disease |
Lorenzen, Coby
Prof. Emeritus UCLA, Davis, CA Sluka, StevenUCLA, Davis, CA |
Inventions leading to the first practical tomato harvester |
Hanna, Gordie C.,
Olericulturist Emeritus |
Inventive development of varieties of tomatoes necessary for use of the harvester |
1977
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Hounsfield, Godfrey N., Dr.
EMI Central Research Labs. Middlesex, England |
Invention of the first practical computerized axial tomography system |
Edman, Per, Dr.
(Deceased prior award being made) |
Invention of amino acid sequencer |
1978
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Walsh, Sir Alan
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Res. Org., Australia |
Invention of the atomic absorption method for quantitative analysis of the elements |
Ames, Bruce
UCLA, Berkeley |
Invention of Salmonella/Microsome Plate Assay (Ames Test) |
1979
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Favaloro, Rene, MD
Guemes Foundation Buenos Aires, Argentina Johnson, Dudley Johnson, Dudley, W., MDMilwaukee, WI |
Contributions fo the development of coronary artery bypass surgery |
Fuller, Buckminster R.
Philadelphia, PA |
Invention of the geodesic dome |
1980
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Linvill, John G. and Bliss, James D., Dr.
Stanford University,CA |
Invention of the "Optacon" |
Soper, Quentin F., Dr.
Lilly Research Laboratories, Indianapolis, IN |
Invention of herbicides known as 2,6-Dinitroanilines ("Treflan") |
1981
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Black, James Whyte
Wellcome Foundation, London, England |
Drugs such as Cimetidine and Propanolol (Cimetidine is used for the medical cure of peptic ulcers; Propanolol is a most useful drug in the treatment of hypertension and various cardiac disorders) |
Rubin, Ben. Dr.
Wyeth Labs, Radnor, PA |
Invention of the bifurcated vaccination needle which contributed to the eradication of smallpox |
1982
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Leo H. Dr.
Hoffman-LaRoche Company, Nutley, NJ |
Invention of benzodiazepines as useful drugs |
Fishman, Jack and Blumberg, Harold
Rockefeller Univ. NY |
Invention and development of Naloxone as a morphine antagonist |
1983
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Kolff, Willem J., MD, Ph.D
Univ. of Utah |
Contributions to the development of the artitificial kidney and heart |
Gould, Gordon
Optelecom, Gaithersburg, MD |
Invention of the Laser |
1984
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Drickamer, Harry G.
Univ. of Illinois |
Development of high pressure tuning of electronic orbitals |
Milstein, Cesar, Dr.
Cambridge, England Kohler, Georges, Dr.Switzerland |
Discovery of a method for the production of monoclonal antibodies |
1985
No Awards Made
1986
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Fraser, David William Dr.
President - Swarthmore College, PA.. Distinguished Epidemiologist |
For his leading role in the team at the Center for Disease Control and elsewhere in identifying the cause of Legionnaires' Disease |
Garfield, Eugene Dr.
President and Chairman, Institute for Scientific Information |
Pioneering in the field of information retrieval, scientometrics and scientific communication |
1987
No Awards Made
1988
No Awards Made
1989
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Kamen, Martin D. Dr.
Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of California |
Discovery and isolation of the long-lived radioisotope of carbon, Carbon-14 |
Heeger, Alan J. Dr.
Professor of Physics at the University of California MacDiarmid, Alan G. Dr.Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania |
Pioneering research and invention in the field of metallic conducting polymers made from carbon compounds |
1990
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Koprowski, Hilary Dr.
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia |
Pioneering contributions to rabies research. Rabies vaccine developed is first new step in rabies immunization since Pasteur |
Vogel, Orville, A. Dr.
Professor Emeritus, Washington State University |
Invention of semidwarf wheats which have since spread across the world contributing measureably to the food supplies available worldwide |
1991
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Patrick, Ruth Dr.
Senior Curator of Limnology and Honorary Chairman of the Board of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA |
Creative achievements in biology and ecology, especially seminal discoveries of the importance of species diversity to the health of aquatic life in rivers, and work on water pollution |
Ippen, Erich P.
MIT Shank, Charles V.Berkeley |
Pioneering development of ultrashort laser pulses, thereby making possible new discoveries of elementary processes important in physics, biology, chemistry and engineering |
1992
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Chance, Britton | Pioneering achievements in shaping the field of quantitative biochemistry leading to the development of novel diagnostic methods in medicine. His pioneering clinical applications, including magnetic resonance spectroscopy and photon migration imaging, have significantly enhanced the scope of noninvasive study of disease | |
Mullis, Kary B. Dr. | Originating the concept of the polymerase chain reaction. Developed an ingenious simple recipe for copying segments of DNA, the genetic material, thereby contributing to progress in the fields of molecular biology and human genetics and in the early detection of disease |
1993
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Croce, Carlo M. Dr. | Pioneering research in understanding human cancer. First to combine cyto-genetics and gene mapping to identify oncogenes involved in human malignancies and genetic mechanisms underlying the abnormal cell growth. These techniques are not widely used and hold great hope for the future | |
Smalley, Richard E. Dr. | Pioneering research on techniques and concepts which led to the realization in the laboratory of a third form of carbon, after diamonds and graphite, now called Buckminsterfullerene or carbon-60. The existence of this new material has set off an exploration of materials research activity through the world |
1994
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Mintz, Beatrice Dr., | Contribution in the field of developmental genetics. By the creative use of her allophenic mice, she has illuminated genetics through studies of development, function and disease. Her seminal work on manipulating the genetic constitution of mouse embryos enabled her to trace the clonal development of numerous tissues and thereby make contributions to the fields of health and disease that are unique for their quality, significance, and scope |
1995
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Marshall, Barry J. Dr. | Discovery of the bacterium, Helicobacter pylori and its direct role in causign peptic ulcers. His research was completed in the face of entrenched belief that ulcers are caused by release of excess acid in the stomach |
Mather, John C. Dr. | Unprecedented accuracy in measurements of temperature fluctuations in cosmic background radiation, thereby confirming predictions of the big bang model of the early universe |
Tayor, Joseph H. | Discovery of the first binary pulsar. His detailed observations of the binary pulsar over a period of two decades have confirmed portions of Einstein's theory of general relativity and gravitation |
1996
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Farber, David J.
University of Pennsylvania |
Seminal contributions to the field of computer networks and distributed computer systems. Involved in the creation of the DCS system and CSNET, forerunners of the Internet |
Heilmeier H. Dr. | Development of liquid crystal displays and its applications in computers and consumer products |
1997
Awardee | Accomplishment | |
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Brinster, Ralph L. | Research in transgenesis. Transgenic animals pioneered by him produce insight into such human genetic disorders as birth defects, cancer, heart disease | |
Cotton, Frank A. | Creating new paradigms for chemical bonding and synthesis in chemistry as well as their applications in catalysis and enzyme action |
1998
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Blumberg, Baruch S. Dr. | Studies of the relationship of the hepatitis B virus to hepatitis and liver cancer. Vaccine against hepatitis B is preventing newborn children from developing the disease |
Folkman, Moses Judah, Dr. | Discovery of the mechanism and importance of angiogenesis and development of angiogenesis inhibitors as an approach to treating cancer |
1999
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Mandelbrot, Benoit B. | Role in formulating concepts regarding fractal analysis and self similarity, which have impacted areas as diverse as human heartbeat dynamics and the fracturing of metals |
Knudson, Alfred G. Dr. | Research on retinoblastoma, leading to the mutational theory of cancer causation and the concept of a tumor suppressor gene |
2000
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Armstrong, Clay M.
Professor of Physiology, University of Pennslyvania, Philadelphia, PA |
Pioneering research on ion channel gating mechanism |
Adriaan Bax
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD |
Seminal contributions to structural biology by advancing nuclear magnetic resonance |
Mary Dell Chilton
Executive Director / VP of Agricultural Biotechnology, Novartis Seeds Inc. Research Triangle, NC |
Pioneering research on the genetic modification of plants and her work on Crown Gall disease |
2001
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Dr. Vera Cooper Rubin
Senior Researcher, Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Carnegie Institution of Washington |
Major contribution to establishing the existence of dark matter through analysis of experimental data, thereby enlarging our grasp of the universe and hence the scope of human endeavor |
K.Barry Sharpless
W.M. Keck Professor, Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA |
Pioneering research on asymmetric epoxidation, greatly facilitating the synthesis of drugs and sugars, thereby contributing to the health and welfare of mankind |
2002
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Dr. Marbo R. Capecchi
Distinguished Professor of Human Genetics University of Utah, School of Medicine |
Seminal contributions to the development of a technique for the deletion or replacement of any gene in mice, leading to a greater understanding of human genetic diseases |
Joseph M, DeSimone
W.R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of North Carolina, NC |
Seminal contributions to the manufacturing and processing of polymers in supercritical carbon dioxide, thus reducing the use and generation of substances that are hazardous to human health and the environment |
2003
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Dr. Bert Vogelsterin
Professor of Oncology and Pathology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine |
Establishing a molecular basis for colon cancer and the resulting improvements in diagnosis and therapeutics. Characterizing the genes that cause colon cancer and applying his knowledge to patient management, thus contributing to better health and welfare of patients |
Dr. Daniel H. Janzen
Thomas E. and Louise G. DiMaura Professor of Conservation Biology at the University of Pennsylvania |
Contributions to conservation biology based on the quantitative formulation of the consequences of seed predation to animals and plants resulting in better interface between society and tropical wildland biodiversity |
2004
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Dr.Thomas E. Starzl
Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center |
To recognize his seminal contributions to the science and practice of organ transplantation |
Barry M. Trost
Tamaki Professor of Humanities and Sciences Stanford University, Stanford, CA |
To recognize his pioneering development of new organometallic reactions and their applications in organic synthesis |
2005
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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JoAnne Stubbe
Novartis Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
To recognize her pioneering discovery of the molecular mechanism and the role of free radicals in the action of the enzyme ribonucleotide reductase - discoveries that have led to the development of novel cancer therapies. Her work has improved our understanding of the biochemical synthesis of DNA, thus contributing to the health and welfare of mankind. |
Dr. Saul Perlmutter
Professor of Physics, University of California, Berkeley and Senior Fellow of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |
For his contributions to the discovery of some of the most distant supernovae and for making the first measurements of the cosmological constant. His work has led to unlocking the secrets of our universe and to developing promising new technologies that can have major impacts on basic science. |
2006
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Dr. Franklin A, Davis
Professor of Chemistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA |
To recognize his discoveries of new experimental procedures for the synthesis of important molecular structures. By creating new synthetic methods that have been adopted by laboratories worldwide to aid in the synthesis of antitumor and other bioactive drugs, Professor Davis has contributed to the health and welfare of mankind. |
Irving L. Weissman
Director of the Institute for Stem Cell Bioloogy and Regenerative Medicine and of the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Virginia, D.K. Ludwig Professor for Clinical Investigation in Cancer Research and Professor of Pathology and Developmental Biology at Stanford University. |
For his seminal contribution to identifying and isolating the blood forming stem cells. By isolating the stem cells from humans, which then become the basis of successful bone marrow transplantation, Professor Weissman has contributed to the health and welfare of mankind. |
2007
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Dr. Joseph Vacanti
John Homans Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Director, Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Organ Fabrication at . Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University |
For his pioneering work in tissue engineering, an interdisciplinary field that applies the principles of engineering and life sciences toward the development of biological substitutes that restore, maintain, or improve tissue or organ function. For his contributions to the design, fabrication and clinical application of living replacement devices for surgical reconstruction and transplantation and implantable, biodegradable systems that can act as devices to generate permanent new tissue. |
Dr. Albert J. Stunkard
Department of Psychiatry The Mahoney Institute of Neurological Sciences University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Founder of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders |
In recognition of his pioneering research on the genetics of obesity in childhood and the growth and development of children at high risk of obesity. For his contributions to psychosomatic medicine and his research on understanding and treatment of eating disorders. By improving the understanding of deviant eating patterns, and having developed treatment for eating disorders he has contributed significantly to the health and welfare of mankind. |
2008
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Dr. Susan Soloman
Senior Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, . Boulder, Colorado |
To recognize her discoveries in establishing the mechanism of the depletion of Antarctic ozone by identifying a specific chemical reaction and making direct measurements of the predicted product of this reaction in the atmosphere of Antarctica. These and other scientific discoveries have resulted in international regulations that limit the emissions of the ozone damaging chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere and have thereby greatly benefited mankind. |
Timothy M. Swager
John D. MacArthur Professor Head of the Department of Chemistry and the Associate Director Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Bldg. 18-597 Cambridge, MA |
To recognize his pioneering developments in the design, synthesis and construction of functional assemblies of supramolecular materials that recognize specific molecules. In creating new chemo sensors that are being used for the detection of concealed explosive materials. |
2009
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Dr. Bernard Fisher
Fellow in experimental surgery at the University of Pennsylvania where he was trained by I. S. Ravdin, is currently a Distinguished Service Professor of Surgery in the School of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh |
For his pioneering research utilizing clinical trials in surgery that set a new course in the treatment of breast cancer. In creating new procedures for the treatment of many cancers, Dr. Fisher has greatly benefited mankind. |
Dr. Lucy Shapiro
Professor of Developmental Biology, Senior Fellow of the Institute for International Studies and Director of the Beckman Center for Molecular and Genetic Medicine, Stanford University Dr. Harley H. McAdamsResearch Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology, Stanford University |
To recognize their work in bringing the methods of electrical circuit analysis to the description of genetic networks of the simple bacterium, Caulobacter. This husband and wife team, comprising a microbiologist and a physicist, has pioneered the field of Systems Biology and made seminal contributions through the study of the regulatory circuitry of this microorganism. By creating a means to unravel the complexity of cellular processes they have greatly benefited mankind. |
2010
Awardee | Accomplishment |
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Dr. Christian J. Lambertsen
for his invention of the underwater breathing apparatus known as . SCUBA |
To recognize his invention of the underwater breathing apparatus known as SCUBA, which he first developed during World War II for use by the United States Navy while he was in the U.S. Army Medical Corps detached to the Office of Strategic Services. Dr. Lambertsen, a world renowned expert in hyperbaric medicine, founded the Institute for Environmental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School since 1946 and is currently Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Environmental Medicine. |
Dr. Lucy Shapiro
Biophysical Chemistry Section NIDDK, National Institutes of Health |
To recognize his pioneering research on protein aggregation and folding. Dr. Eaton and his collaborators discovered the microscopic basis for the aggregation of sickle cell hemoglobin, thereby illuminating the pathophysiology and stimulating new treatments of sickle cell disease. More recently, they established a theoretical limit for how fast proteins fold into their functional structures. Dr. Eaton obtained his medical and scientific training at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently Chief of the Laboratory of Chemical Physics at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. |