James Augustine Shannon
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| Born | August 9, 1904 |
| Died | May 20, 1994 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | American |
| Awards | Public Welfare Medal (1962) |
James Augustine Shannon (9 August 1904 – 20 May 1994) was an American nephrologist who served as director of National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 1955-1968.[1] In 1962 he was awarded the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (May 24, 1994). James A. Shannon, 89, Is Dead; Ex-Director of Health Institutes. New York Times
- ^ "Public Welfare Award". National Academy of Sciences. http://www.nasonline.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AWARDS_pwm. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
[edit] External links
- James Augustine Shannon biography via National Institutes of Health
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| Preceded by William H. Sebrell, Jr. |
Director of National Institutes of Health 1955 – 1968 |
Succeeded by Robert Q. Marston |
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