Kossuth Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 3 (1950) Winner
Gábor Béla Fodor
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Fodor Gábor Béla
Aliases:
Gábor Fodor / Fódor Gábor Béla
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1915-12-05 （Budapest）
- Died
- 2000-11-03 （San Diego） age 84
- Nationality
- Hungarian, American
- Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Residence History
- Budapest → Szeged → London → Canada (Quebec) → West Virginia → San Diego
Career
- Occupations
- chemist, medical research scientist, professor of chemistry
- Active Years
- 1939-2000
- Affiliations
- University of Szeged, Chinoin Laboratories, Laval University, West Virginia University
- Influenced By
- Albert Szent-Györgyi
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Szeged | — | Department of Chemistry | Ph.D. | — | Hungary |
University of Szeged
Department of Chemistry
Degree:
Ph.D.
Year of Graduation:
1939
Country:
Hungary
magna cum laude
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Kossuth Prize | — | — | Hungarian State | won |
Kossuth Prize
1950
Organization:
Hungarian State
Result:
won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Life of a Hungarian Chemist
2001 MemoirMemoirs of the life of a Hungarian chemist
Health
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lung cancer1999年末-2000Moved to San Diego for treatment and passed away
Legacy
Renowned for research on tropane alkaloids, antidotes, painkillers, and vitamin C derivatives, contributing to treatments for cancer, strokes, Alzheimer's, and other diseases