Grace Medes
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Grace Medes (November 9, 1886 – December 31, 1967) was an American biochemist, who discovered tyrosinosis—a metabolic disorder today known as tyrosinemia—and studied fatty acid metabolism. She was awarded the Garvan-Olin Medal in 1955 for her work.
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Grace Medes | |
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Born | November 9, 1886 Keokuk, Iowa |
Died | December 31, 1967(1967-12-31) (aged 81) |
Awards | Garvan-Olin Medal |
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Alma mater | University of Kansas Bryn Mawr College |
Academic work | |
Institutions | Vassar College Wellesley College University of Minnesota Medical School Lankenau Institute for Medical Research |
Main interests | biochemistry |
Notable ideas | tyrosinosis |
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