Solomon A. Berson | The Lillian & Clarence de la Chapelle Medical Archives

Alternative Title

Berson, Solomon A.

Identifier

nyuhsl/f1vhhntg

Collection

Historic Images

Linked Agent

Creator (cre): New York University School of Medicine

Resource Type

Still Image

Genre

Photographs

Description

Portrait of Solomon A. Berson, MD (1918-1972). Dr. Berson received his MD from New York University School of Medicine in 1945. With his research partner Rosalyn Yarow, he developed the radioimmunoassay. Berson also researched blood volume measurement with radioisotopes, kinetics of iodine metabolism, and thyroid function. In his honor, the New York University School of Medicine created the Solomon A. Berson Medical Alumni Achievement Awards in 1979.

Physical Form

Sepia print

Extent

8x10

Subject

Medical colleges -- Alumni and alumnae

Physicians

Geographic Subject

United States of America

New York City

Subjects (name)

Berson, Solomon A., 1918-1972

Rights

Reproductions are provided for private study, scholarship, and research uses only, in accordance with the Copyright law (Title 17, United States Code). Reproductions are the sole and exclusive property of the NYU Medical Archives and may not be reproduced in any fashion or used for any purpose other than private scholarship without the express written consent of the NYU Medical Archives.