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Nicholas Lydon

b. 1957

British biochemist

Biochemist Chemist Researcher
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About Nicholas Lydon

Born 1957. Nicholas Lydon is an American biochemist, chemist and researcher, known for Imatinib.

Nicholas B. Lydon FRS (born 27 February 1957) is a British scientist and entrepreneur. In 2009, he was awarded the Lasker Clinical Award and in 2012 the Japan Prize for the development of Gleevec, also known as Imatinib, a selective BCR-ABL inhibitor for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), which converted a fatal cancer into a manageable chronic condition.

Education Lydon was educated at Strathallan School near Perth, Scotland. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the University of Leeds, England in 1978 and received his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Dundee, Scotland in 1982.

Career In 1982, Lydon accepted a position with Schering-Plough based in France as Chargé de Récherche. Royal Society GlaxoSmithKline Prize and Lecture, 2014

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Important facts

Born
27 February 1957
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Biochemist, chemist, researcher
Nationality
United States
Known for
Imatinib
Education
University of Leeds, University of Dundee, Strathallan School, Amgen
Awards
Japan Prize; Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award; Kettering Prize; Fellow of the Royal Society; Warren Alpert Foundation Prize; Clarivate Citation Laureates; Lasker Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nicholas Lydon?

British biochemist

When was Nicholas Lydon born?

Nicholas Lydon was born on 27 February 1957.

What is Nicholas Lydon's occupation?

Nicholas Lydon is a biochemist, chemist and researcher.

What is Nicholas Lydon known for?

Nicholas Lydon is known for Imatinib.

What nationality is Nicholas Lydon?

Nicholas Lydon is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nicholas Lydon

· Wikidata: Q547551

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