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Biographies

As part of the documentation and mitigation program for NIH Buildings 29 and 29A, 22 people who worked in the two buildings between 1960 and 2014, first for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and later for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), were selected to have biographies completed for this online exhibition. They represent a variety of positions within the two organizations, including Lab Technician, Medical Doctor, Administrator, Researcher, and Director. Some of these people worked in laboratories their whole careers while others worked in offices, or with animals, or in a combination of several of these roles.

In these two buildings, NIH and then FDA staff helped to conquer some of the deadliest infectious diseases. In their regulatory role they had the national responsibility to license vaccines, antitoxins, blood products, and other biologics to ensure their safety and effectiveness. To support this role, they did scientific research which resulted in the development of important standards and even new vaccines. This list of 22 individuals includes some of the most well-known scientists and their support staff at the NIH and FDA.

The cards below include the names, birth and death dates, laboratories, and locations worked for each of the 22 people. By clicking on the cards, you will be taken to the individual’s biography page where you will learn about their background, their laboratory or division, awards received, and areas of research.

If you are interested in scientists working in other Institutes or Centers beyond biologics, be sure to check out the rest of the www.history.nih.org website as well.

Please note that the Office of NIH History & Stetten Museum does not own all of the resources gathered in this collection, and some items may be copyrighted.
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