Robert B Merrifield

Robert B. Merrifield

Robert B Merrifield
BA PhD N
1921-2006
New York, NY, USA
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  • 1970 Winner

    Canada Gairdner International Award

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In recognition of his work on the solid phase method for synthesis of polypeptides and of his application of this method in the first synthesis of an enzyme. His work has made possible the systematic exploration of the structural basis of activity of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.

† 1921-2006