Florey Medal
Florey Medal (pronounced: FLOR-ee MED-al) is a prestigious award given in the field of medical research and biomedical science.
Etymology
The medal is named after the eminent Australian scientist and Nobel laureate, Howard Florey, who played a crucial role in the development of penicillin.
Overview
The Florey Medal is awarded annually by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science to an Australian researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of health and medical research. The award recognizes the researcher's excellence in biomedical science and their commitment to translating research into health benefits for the community.
Related Terms
- Howard Florey: An Australian pharmacologist and pathologist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 with Sir Ernst Boris Chain and Sir Alexander Fleming for his role in the making of penicillin.
- Penicillin: A group of antibiotics that were among the first medications to be effective against many bacterial infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci.
- Australian Institute of Policy and Science: An organization that aims to promote science and technology in Australia.
- Medical Research: The study of health and disease in the human body to understand how the body works, to identify causes of disease, to develop preventive strategies, and to devise new treatments and therapies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Florey Medal
- Wikipedia's article - Florey Medal
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