About Thomas F. Anderson
Lived 1911 – 1991 (aged 80). Thomas F. Anderson was an American biochemist and geneticist, known for Electron microscope.
Thomas Foxen Anderson (February 7, 1911 – August 11, 1991) was an American biophysical chemist and geneticist who developed crucial techniques for using electron microscopes. Anderson pioneered use of the electron microscope to study viruses. His research produced insights of how viruses infect cells, methods of their reproduction and how they alter the cells they infect. and to the National Academy of Sciences in 1964.
National Academy of Sciences, 1964
Distinguished Award of the Electron Microscope Society of America in 1978
The Pasteur Institute's silver medal in 1957
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Who was Thomas F. Anderson?
American biochemist (1911–1991)
When was Thomas F. Anderson born?
Thomas F. Anderson was born on 7 February 1911 in Manitowoc.
When did Thomas F. Anderson die?
Thomas F. Anderson died on 11 August 1991 in Philadelphia.
What was Thomas F. Anderson's occupation?
Thomas F. Anderson was a biochemist and geneticist.
What was Thomas F. Anderson known for?
Thomas F. Anderson was known for Electron microscope.
What nationality was Thomas F. Anderson?
Thomas F. Anderson was American.
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