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Edward Scolnick

Who

Edward Scolnick · Science & Medicine

What

Molecular biologist who advanced oncogene research and led major drug discoveries at Merck

When

1940, USA

Where

United States

Biography

Edward Scolnick is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Molecular biologist who advanced oncogene research and led major drug discoveries at Merck

How & why

Edward Scolnick is a molecular biologist who discovered the RAS oncogene during his years at the National Cancer Institute, then led Merck Research Laboratories through two decades of major drug discoveries as its president. He later helped found the Broad Institute's Stanley Center for psychiatric research. He is listed among Jewish scientists by the Jinfo compilation.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science

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Molecular biologist who advanced oncogene research and led major drug discoveries at Merck

1940

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biomedical Science