William S. Tillett
American internist, microbiologist
About William S. Tillett
Lived 1892 – 1974 (aged 81). William S. Tillett was an American internist, university teacher and microbiologist.
William Smith Tillett (July 10, 1892 in Charlotte, North Carolina – April 4, 1974) was an American internist and microbiologist. He is best known for the discovery of C-reactive protein and the streptokinase. He was also a professor of medicine at the New York University School of Medicine.
Awards 1942 Honorary degree from the University of North Carolina 1949 Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, together with André Cournand and L. Royal Christensen 1951 Member of the National Academy of Sciences 1951 Honorary Doctorate from the University of Chicago 1952 Borden Award 1959 Honorary Doctorate of Northwestern University
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American internist, microbiologist (1892-1974)
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William S. Tillett was born on 10 July 1892 in Charlotte.
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William S. Tillett died on 4 April 1974.
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William S. Tillett was an internist, university teacher and microbiologist.
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