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Leonard Erickson

1946 – 2013

American oncologist

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About Leonard Erickson

Lived 1946 – 2013 (aged 66). Leonard Erickson was an oncologist, known for DNA repair.

Leonard C. Erickson was the Robert Wallace Miller Professor of Oncology at the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Cancer Center, and he also served as Deputy Director of the Indiana University Cancer Center.

Biography Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, Leonard Erickson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Ottawa University in 1968. He received both his master's degree in Biology and Genetics in 1972, and his Doctorate in Biology and Genetics in 1974 from Florida State University.

From 1983 - 1996, Erickson served as a Research Professor at Loyola University Chicago. In 1996 he joined the Indiana University School of Medicine faculty as a full Professor. In 1998 he was named the Robert Wallace Miller Scholar, and in 2003 he was named Deputy Director of the Indiana University Cancer Center.

Erickson died at the age of 66 on May 19, 2013. His residence was located in Zionsville, Indiana.

Awards In 1998, he was appointed to the Robert Wallace Miller endowed professorship.

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Birth century
Occupation
Known for
DNA repair
Education
Florida State University, Ottawa University
Employers
Indiana University, Loyola University Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leonard Erickson?

American oncologist (1946-2013)

When was Leonard Erickson born?

Leonard Erickson was born on 17 December 1946 in Waltham.

When did Leonard Erickson die?

Leonard Erickson died on 19 May 2013 in Indiana.

What was Leonard Erickson's occupation?

Leonard Erickson was an oncologist.

What was Leonard Erickson known for?

Leonard Erickson was known for DNA repair.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leonard Erickson

· Wikidata: Q6525262

· DBpedia: Leonard Erickson

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