Biography · American biochemist

Stanley Cohen

1922 · 2020

Years lived
97
Photos
22
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Born

November 17, 1922

Brooklyn, United States

Died

February 5, 2020

Nashville, United States

Known for

American biochemist

Stanley Cohen (1922–2020) was United States best known for American biochemist.

Stanley Cohen (November 17, 1922 – February 5, 2020) was an American biochemist from Brooklyn, New York. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1986 with Rita Levi-Montalcini. Their work isolated nerve growth factor and discovered epidermal growth factor, fundamentally changing our understanding of cell growth.

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  • When did Stanley Cohen die?

    Stanley Cohen died on February 5, 2020 in Nashville, United States, at the age of 97.

  • Where was Stanley Cohen born?

    Stanley Cohen was born in Brooklyn, United States on November 17, 1922.

  • What is Stanley Cohen best known for?

    Stanley Cohen is best known for American biochemist.

  • How old was Stanley Cohen when they died?

    Stanley Cohen was 97 years old at the time of death.

  • What nationality was Stanley Cohen?

    Stanley Cohen was from United States.

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