Elwood V. Jensen
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Elwood Vernon Jensen (January 13, 1920 – December 16, 2012) was the Distinguished University Professor, George and Elizabeth Wile Chair in Cancer Research at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine's Vontz Center for Molecular Studies. In 2004 he received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research for his research on estrogen receptors. He is considered the father of the field of hormone action.[1]
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Born | Elwood Vernon Jensen (1920-01-13)January 13, 1920 Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
Died | December 16, 2012(2012-12-16) (aged 92) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Known for | cancer research |
Awards | Brinker International Award (2004) Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research (2004) |
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Institutions | University of Cincinnati |
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