About Robert K. Burns
Lived 1896 – 1982 (aged 85). Robert K. Burns was an American biologist.
Robert Kyle Burns (July 26, 1896 – June 26, 1982) was an American biologist known for his work on sexual differentiation in vertebrates. Burns was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1955.
The National Academies Press said that Burns "pioneered the experimental manipulation of sex hormones in order to establish their roles in sex determination and differentiation".
Education Burns received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1924.
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Who was Robert K. Burns?
biologist (1896-1982)
When was Robert K. Burns born?
Robert K. Burns was born on 26 July 1896 in Hillsboro.
When did Robert K. Burns die?
Robert K. Burns died on 26 June 1982 in Bridgewater.
What was Robert K. Burns's occupation?
Robert K. Burns was a biologist.
What nationality was Robert K. Burns?
Robert K. Burns was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert K. Burns. https://biography.guide/robert-k-burns/
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