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Arthur Roberts

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Arthur Roberts · Science & Medicine

What

Biomedical researcher

When

1912 — 2004

Where

United States

Biography

Arthur Roberts is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Biomedical researcher

How & why

Arthur Roberts was an American physicist whose work extended into early biomedical applications: with physician Saul Hertz he helped develop the use of radioactive iodine to treat thyroid disease, one of the foundational steps of nuclear medicine. He was also known within the physics community as a composer of satirical songs. He is listed among Jewish biomedical scientists by Jinfo.org; further biographical documentation of his background is limited.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science

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Biomedical researcher

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science