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William D. McElroy (1917–1999) was an American biochemist, biologist, and university teacher. He was educated at Princeton University, Stanford University, Reed College, and Pasadena City College. His professional career included employment at Johns Hopkins University. His fields of work encompassed biochemistry, biology, enzymology, and bioluminescence.
McElroy received the Howard N. Potts Medal and the Rumford Prize. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the National Academy of Sciences. He was born in Rogers and died in San Diego. He spoke English.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- William
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Rogers
- Place of death
- San Diego
- Occupation
- biologist
- Educated at
- Pasadena City College
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Award
- Rumford Prize
- Field of work
- bioluminescence
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- date of death
- 1999-02-22
- date of birth
- 1917-01-22
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