Frank James Dixon (March 9, ^[1] 1920 ? February 8, 2008) was an biomedical researcher, best known for his research into diseases of the immune system that can damage other organs of the body. ^[2] Dixon was also noted for having developed techniques involving trace iodines to study proteins. ^[2]

Born in St. Paul, Dixon received his bachelor's degree and M.D. from the University of Minnesota . ^[3] He joined the United States Navy in 1943, after completing his M.D. Dixon was a co-founder and director of the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego. ^[4]

In 1981, Dixon became a founding member of the World Cultural Council . ^[5]

Awards [ edit ]

• Gairdner Foundation International Award , 1969
• Lasker Award , 1975
• Dickson Prize in Medicine , 1976
• Rous-Whipple Award , 1979 ^[6]
• Member, United States National Academy of Sciences

References [ edit ]

Further reading [ edit ]

• "Frank J. Dixon, La Jolla pioneer, dies Feb. 8" , La Jolla Light , Feb. 13, 2008.

External links [ edit ]

• National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoir

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