Frank J. Dixon Explained

Frank James Dixon (March 9,^[1] 1920 – February 8, 2008) was an biomedical researcher, best known for his research into diseases of the immune system that can damage other organs of the body.^[2] Dixon was also noted for having developed techniques involving trace iodines to study proteins.

Born in St. Paul, Dixon received his bachelor's degree and M.D. from the University of Minnesota.^[3] He joined the United States Navy in 1943, after completing his M.D. Dixon was a co-founder and director of the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego.^[4]

In 1981, Dixon became a founding member of the World Cultural Council.^[5]

Awards

• Gairdner Foundation International Award, 1969
• Lasker Award, 1975
• Dickson Prize in Medicine, 1976
• Rous-Whipple Award, 1979^[6]
• Member, United States National Academy of Sciences

Further reading

• "Frank J. Dixon, La Jolla pioneer, dies Feb. 8", La Jolla Light, Feb. 13, 2008.

External links

• National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoir

Notes and References

1. Oldstone . M. B. A. . Frank J. Dixon 1920–2008 . 10.1038/ni0408-333 . Nature Immunology . 9 . 4 . 333 . 2008 . 18349807. free .
2. Alison McCook, "Lasker winner Frank Dixon dies", The Scientist, Feb. 11, 2008.
3. Jeremy Pearce, "Frank J. Dixon Dies at 87; Led Way in Immunology", New York Times, February 13, 2008.
4. Scripps Research Institute, "In Memoriam: Frank J. Dixon, 1920–2008", News & Views, February 11, 2008.
5. Web site: About Us . . November 8, 2016.
6. Presentation of the Rous--Whipple award to Frank J. Dixon. 1979 . The American Journal of Pathology . 97 . 1 . 5–8 . 1979 . 386803 . 2042378.