About Sverre Heim
Born 1951. Sverre Heim is a Norwegian physician, professor, chess player and oncologist.
Sverre Heim (born 4 October 1951) is a Norwegian physician and cancer researcher. He is leader of the Cytogenetic Cancer Section at the Norwegian Radium Hospital. His research has focused on chromosome abnormality and cancer. In 2011 he received the King Olav V's Prize for Cancer Research.
Heim is an able chess player and won the Norwegian Chess Championship in 1980. His peak rating was 2430 in January 1981. He was awarded the FIDE Master title in 1985.
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Who is Sverre Heim?
Norwegian physician and professor
When was Sverre Heim born?
Sverre Heim was born on 4 October 1951 in Balsfjord Municipality.
What is Sverre Heim's occupation?
Sverre Heim is a physician, professor, chess player and oncologist.
What nationality is Sverre Heim?
Sverre Heim is Norwegian.
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