Gerald Edelman
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Summary
Gerald Edelman was born on July 1, 1929[1], in Queens[2]. He died on May 17, 2014[3], in La Jolla[4]. He worked as an immunologist[5], neuroscientist[6], university teacher[7], neurologist[8], and physicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (668 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: chemist[12], physician[13]
- Field of work: biology[14], immunology[15]
- Employer: The Rockefeller University[16]
- Educated at: Ursinus College[17], Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[18], The Rockefeller University[19]
- Doctoral advisor: Frederick Sanger[20]
- Award received: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21], Ariëns Kappers Medal[22], Eli Lilly Award in Biological Chemistry[23], honorary doctorate of the University of La Coruña[24], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[25], honorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII[26]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[27], French Academy of Sciences[28], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], American Philosophical Society[30], American Association for the Advancement of Science[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Doctoral student: Olaf Sporns[33]
- Commons category: Gerald Edelman[34]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[35]
- Family name: Edelman[36]
- Given name: Gerald[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Gerald Maurice Edelman[40]
- Interested in: biochemistry[41]
Why It Matters
Gerald Edelman has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include neural Darwinism[44], an action theory[45].
FAQs
Where was Gerald Edelman born?
Gerald Edelman was born in Queens[2].
Where did Gerald Edelman die?
Gerald Edelman died in La Jolla[4].
What did Gerald Edelman do for work?
Gerald Edelman worked as an immunologist[5], neuroscientist[6], university teacher[7], neurologist[8], and physicist[9].
Where did Gerald Edelman go to school?
Gerald Edelman was educated at Ursinus College[17], Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania[18], and The Rockefeller University[19].
What awards did Gerald Edelman receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[21], Ariëns Kappers Medal[22], Eli Lilly Award in Biological Chemistry[23], and honorary doctorate of the University of La Coruña[24].