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Daniel L. Kastner

1951 – 2026

American physician and researcher

Researcher Molecular biologist Rheumatologist
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About Daniel L. Kastner

Lived 1951 – 2026 (aged 75). Daniel L. Kastner was an American researcher, molecular biologist and rheumatologist.

Daniel L. Kastner (1951 – July 28, 2026) He was awarded the 2021 Crafoord Prize for Polyarthritis for his pioneering work on autoinflammatory diseases. he is working on Behçet's disease.

Honors and recognition Kastner was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2010 and to the National Academy of Medicine in 2012.

In 2018 Kastner was named "Federal Employee of the Year" in the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals ("the Sammies"). and in 2019 he won the Ross Prize for Molecular Medicine.

He was awarded the 2021 Crafoord Prize in Polyarthritis, with the citation "for establishing the concept of autoinflammatory diseases".

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Important facts

Born
8 July 1951, Lockport
Birth century
20th century
Died
28 July 2026, Bethesda
Occupation
Researcher, molecular biologist, rheumatologist
Nationality
United States
Education
Princeton University, Baylor College of Medicine
Awards
Crafoord Prize; George M. Kober Medal
Also known as
Dan Kastner, Daniel Kastner

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel L. Kastner?

American physician and researcher

When was Daniel L. Kastner born?

Daniel L. Kastner was born on 8 July 1951 in Lockport.

When did Daniel L. Kastner die?

Daniel L. Kastner died on 28 July 2026 in Bethesda.

What was Daniel L. Kastner's occupation?

Daniel L. Kastner was a researcher, molecular biologist and rheumatologist.

What nationality was Daniel L. Kastner?

Daniel L. Kastner was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel L. Kastner

· Wikidata: Q96817021

· DBpedia: Daniel L. Kastner

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