When was Rita Levi-Montalcini born?

Rita Levi-Montalcini was born on 22 April 1909 in Turin.

What positions has Rita Levi-Montalcini held?

Positions held by Rita Levi-Montalcini include: Italian senator for life (2001–2012).

Where did Rita Levi-Montalcini study?

Rita Levi-Montalcini was educated at University of Turin.

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Rita Levi-Montalcini

Italian neurologist (1909–2012)

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Rita Levi-Montalcini was an Italian neurobiologist. She was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with colleague Stanley Cohen for the discovery of nerve growth factor (NGF).

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Born: 22 April 1909 wd
Place of birth: Turin wd
Died: 30 December 2012 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: United States, Kingdom of Italy wd
Occupation: neurologist, neuroscientist, biochemist, politician, physician, scientist wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: University of Turin wd

Positions held wd

Italian senator for life (1 August 2001 – 30 December 2012)

Awards wd

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1986)
National Medal of Science (1987)
Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1986)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1987)
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (2008)
Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research (1986)
Grand Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit
Feltrinelli Prize (1969)
Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize (1983)
Rosenstiel Award (1981)
honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense (2008)
Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1995)
Ralph W. Gerard Prize (1985)
Gold medal of the Spanish National Research Council (1990)
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

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When was Rita Levi-Montalcini born?: Rita Levi-Montalcini was born on 22 April 1909 in Turin.
What positions has Rita Levi-Montalcini held?: Positions held by Rita Levi-Montalcini include: Italian senator for life (2001–2012).
Where did Rita Levi-Montalcini study?: Rita Levi-Montalcini was educated at University of Turin.

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