Alfred G. Knudson
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Summary
Alfred G. Knudson is a human[1]. Born in Los Angeles[2], he… he was born on August 9, 1922[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on July 10, 2016[5]. He worked as a geneticist[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Alfred G. Knudson was born in Los Angeles[2].
- Alfred G. Knudson passed away in Philadelphia[4].
- Alfred G. Knudson was born on August 9, 1922[3].
- Alfred G. Knudson died on July 10, 2016[5].
- Alfred G. Knudson held citizenship in United States[9].
- Alfred G. Knudson worked as a geneticist[6].
- Alfred G. Knudson's professions included physician[7].
- Alfred G. Knudson's field of work was genetics[10].
- Alfred G. Knudson was employed by Fox Chase Cancer Center[11].
- Alfred G. Knudson was educated at California Institute of Technology[12].
- Alfred G. Knudson was educated at Columbia University[13].
- Alfred G. Knudson's education included a stint at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[14].
- Alfred G. Knudson received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
- Alfred G. Knudson received the Canada Gairdner International Award[16].
- Alfred G. Knudson received the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award[17].
- Alfred G. Knudson received the Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Research[18].
- Alfred G. Knudson received the Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences[19].
- Alfred G. Knudson received the ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award[20].
- Alfred G. Knudson was a member of National Academy of Sciences[21].
- Alfred G. Knudson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
- Alfred G. Knudson was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
- Alfred G. Knudson is recorded as male[24].
- Alfred G. Knudson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Alfred G. Knudson's Commons category is recorded as Alfred G. Knudson[26].
- Alfred G. Knudson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[27].
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Origins and Family
Alfred G. Knudson's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on August 9, 1922[3].
Education
Educated at California Institute of Technology[12], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1891[30], headquartered in California[31]; Columbia University[13], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1754[34], headquartered in Manhattan[35]; and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[14], a graduate school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1767[38], headquartered in New York City[39]. Alfred G. Knudson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include geneticist[6] and physician[7]. Alfred G. Knudson's field of work was genetics[10]. He was employed by Fox Chase Cancer Center[11].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[40], in United States[41], founded in 1925[42]; Canada Gairdner International Award[16], a science award[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1959[45]; Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award[17], a biomedical award[46], in United States[47]; Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Research[18], a science award[48], founded in 1978[49]; Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences[19], a science award[50], in Japan[51], founded in 1985[52]; and ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award[20], a science award[53], in United States[54], founded in 1961[55].
Death and Burial
Alfred G. Knudson died on July 10, 2016[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfred G. Knudson include Knudson hypothesis[56], a hypothesis[57].
Why It Matters
Alfred G. Knudson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Knudson hypothesis[56], a hypothesis[57].
FAQs
Where was Alfred G. Knudson born?
Born in Los Angeles[2].
Where did Alfred G. Knudson die?
Alfred G. Knudson died in Philadelphia[4].
What did Alfred G. Knudson do for work?
Alfred G. Knudson worked as geneticist[6] and physician[7].
Where did Alfred G. Knudson go to school?
Alfred G. Knudson was educated at California Institute of Technology[12], Columbia University[13], and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[14].
What awards did Alfred G. Knudson receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Canada Gairdner International Award[16], Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award[17], and Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Research[18].