Howard Temin

American geneticist
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Howard Temin
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Howard Temin was born December 10, 1934, in Philadelphia.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He held United States citizenship.[7] He worked as a virologist, geneticist, biochemist, physician, and university teacher.[7][8] His fields included genetics, biology, and virology.[9]

He was educated at the California Institute of Technology, Swarthmore College, and University of Wisconsin–Madison. He was employed by the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[7] His sibling was Peter Temin.

He received the Leopold Griffuel Prize, NAS Award in Molecular Biology, Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry, Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, Canada Gairdner International Award, and AACR-G.H.A. Clowes Award for Outstanding Basic Cancer Research, plus 2 more.[10][11][12][13][14][7] He died February 9, 1994, in Madison.[1][2][3][4][5][6] He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.[15]

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Where was Howard Temin born?

Howard Temin was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Howard Temin die?

Howard Temin passed away in Madison[4].

What did Howard Temin do for work?

Howard Temin worked as a virologist[5], geneticist[6], biochemist[7], physician[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Howard Temin go to school?

Howard Temin was educated at California Institute of Technology[17], Swarthmore College[18], and University of Wisconsin–Madison[19].

What awards did Howard Temin receive?

Honors received include Leopold Griffuel Prize[20], NAS Award in Molecular Biology[21], Pfizer Award in Enzyme Chemistry[22], and Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[23].

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