Mildred Cohn

Mildred Cohn
Born(1913-07-12)July 12, 1913
New York City, New York, US
DiedOctober 12, 2009(2009-10-12) (aged 96)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Alma materHunter College, Columbia University
SpouseHenry Primakoff
ChildrenThree
Parents
  • Isidore Cohn (father)
  • Bertha Klein Cohn (mother)
AwardsGarvan–Olin Medal (1963)
Elliott Cresson Medal (1975),
National Medal of Science (1982)
Scientific career
FieldsPhysical Biochemistry
InstitutionsNational Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
University of Pennsylvania
Washington University School of Medicine
Doctoral advisorHarold Urey

Mildred Cohn (July 12, 1913 – October 12, 2009)[1][2] was an American biochemist who furthered understanding of biochemical processes through her study of chemical reactions within animal cells. She was a pioneer in the use of nuclear magnetic resonance for studying enzyme reactions, particularly reactions of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).[3]

She received the nation's highest science award, the National Medal of Science, in 1982,[4] and was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.

  1. ^ Schudel, Matt (October 23, 2009). "Mildred Cohn, 96; acclaimed scientist overcame bias". Washington Post.
  2. ^ Martin, Douglas (November 11, 2009). "Mildred Cohn, Biochemist, Is Dead at 96". The New York Times. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
  3. ^ Oakes, Elizabeth H. (2007). Encyclopedia of world scientists (Rev. ed.). New York: Facts on File. p. 145. ISBN 9780816061587. Archived from the original on 2013-11-10. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  4. ^ Maugh, Thomas H. (2009-10-13). "Mildred Cohn dies at 96; chemist applied physics to problems of biology, earned National Medal of Science". Los Angeles Times.

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