The Saga of Henrik Dam
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
21 February 1895 – 17 April 1976
Leaderboard Rank
#111 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Carl Peter Henrik Dam (21 February 1895 – 17 April 1976) was a Danish biochemist and physiologist.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1943 for joint work with Edward Doisy in discovering vitamin K and its role in human physiology.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1943 for joint work with Edward Doisy in discovering vitamin K and its role in human physiology.
