About H. Boyd Woodruff
Lived 1917 – 2017 (aged 99). H. Boyd Woodruff was an American microbiologist and university teacher.
Career
He spent his career as a researcher at Merck & Co., rising to the position of executive director of Biological Sciences, and Executive Administrator of the Merck Sharp & Dohme Research Laboratories in Japan. received the Waksman Award from the Theobald Smith Society in 2007,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was H. Boyd Woodruff?
American microbiologist
When was H. Boyd Woodruff born?
H. Boyd Woodruff was born on 22 July 1917 in Bridgeton.
When did H. Boyd Woodruff die?
H. Boyd Woodruff died on 19 January 2017 in Watchung.
What was H. Boyd Woodruff's occupation?
H. Boyd Woodruff was a microbiologist and university teacher.
What nationality was H. Boyd Woodruff?
H. Boyd Woodruff was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). H. Boyd Woodruff. https://biography.guide/h-boyd-woodruff/
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