Edwin Joseph Cohn Scientist

Edwin Joseph Cohn (December 17, 1892 – October 1, 1953) was an early protein scientist. A graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover [1911], and the University of Chicago [1914, PhD 1917], he made important advances in the physical chemistry of proteins, and was responsible for the blood fractionation project that saved thousands of lives in World War II.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 17, 1892
Birth place
New York City
Nationality
United States
Date of deathOctober 01, 1953
Place of death
Boston
Known for
Blood fractionation

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Scientist

Field of study
Biochemistry

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External resources

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  2. http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HMS.Count:med00158
  3. http://www.nasonline.org/publications/biographical-memoirs/memoir-pdfs/cohn-edwin-j.pdf
  4. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/redgold/innovators/bio_cohn.html
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