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Rodney Porter

English biochemist and Nobel laureate (1917–1985)

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Rodney Robert Porter was a British biochemist and Nobel laureate.

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Born
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Place of birth
Newton-le-Willows wd
Died
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Place of death
Winchester wd
Citizenship
United Kingdom wd
Occupation
biochemist, university teacher, chemist, physiologist, physician wd
Education
University of Liverpool, University of Cambridge, Imperial College School of Medicine wd

Awards wd

  • Fellow of the Royal Society
  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1972)
  • Copley Medal (1983)
  • Royal Medal (1973)
  • Canada Gairdner International Award (1966)
  • Croonian Medal and Lecture (1980)
  • Portland Press Excellence in Science Award (1966)
  • honorary doctorate of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (1974)
  • Karl Landsteiner Memorial Award

Questions

When was Rodney Porter born?
Rodney Porter was born on 8 October 1917 in Newton-le-Willows.
Where did Rodney Porter study?
Rodney Porter was educated at University of Liverpool, University of Cambridge, Imperial College School of Medicine.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Rodney Porter · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q295700 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Rodney Robert Porter.jpg by MRC National Institute for Medical Research (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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"Rodney Porter". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/rodney-porter. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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