K. K. Chen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

K. K. Chen

Date of Birth: 26-Feb-1898

Place of Birth: Jinze, Shanghai, China

Date of Death: 12-Dec-1988

Profession: pharmacologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About K. K. Chen

  • Ko Kuei Chen (Chinese: ???; pinyin: Chén Kèhui; 26 February 1898 – 12 December 1988) was a Chinese-American scientist who led pharmacological research at Eli Lilly and Company for 34 years.
  • He is known for his work with ephedrine, cyanide poisoning therapy, and toad venom steroids.
  • He was elected an inaugural member of Academia Sinica in 1948 and awarded the Remington Medal in 1965 for excellence in pharmacy.

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