Nancy Wexler
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Nancy Wexler was born on July 19, 1945, in Washington, D.C. She is a United States citizen and works as a geneticist, physician, and university teacher.[1] Wexler studied at Radcliffe College, the University of Michigan, and Harvard University.[2][3] She is employed by Columbia University[4][5] and her fields include genetics, medicine, and neuropsychology.[1]
Wexler has received several awards: the Benjamin Franklin Medal, a Fulbright Scholarship, the J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine, the Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation Award for Distinguished Contributions to Neuropsychiatric Research, the Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award, and she is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine.[6][7][8][4] She is a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the New York Academy of Medicine.[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Field of work: genetics[9], medicine[10], neuropsychology[11]
- Employer: Columbia University[12]
- Educated at: Radcliffe College[13], University of Michigan[14], Harvard University[15]
- Award received: Benjamin Franklin Medal[16], Fulbright Scholarship[17], J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine[18], Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation Award for Distinguished Contributions to Neuropsychiatric Research[19], Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award[20], Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine[21]
- Member of: European Academy of Sciences and Arts[22], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], New York Academy of Medicine[24]
- Sex or gender: female[25]
- Commons category: Nancy Wexler[26]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[27]
- Family name: Wexler[28]
- Given name: Nancy[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
Why It Matters
Nancy Wexler has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Nancy Wexler born?
Nancy Wexler was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
What did Nancy Wexler do for work?
Nancy Wexler worked as a geneticist[3], physician[4], university teacher[5], and researcher[6].
Where did Nancy Wexler go to school?
Nancy Wexler was educated at Radcliffe College[13], University of Michigan[14], and Harvard University[15].
What awards did Nancy Wexler receive?
Honors received include Benjamin Franklin Medal[16], Fulbright Scholarship[17], J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine[18], and Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation Award for Distinguished Contributions to Neuropsychiatric Research[19].