Background
Wynder, Ernst Ludwig was born on April 30, 1922 in Herford, Germany. Came to the United States, 1938, naturalized 1943. Son of Alfred and Therese (Godfrey) Wynder.
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Wynder, Ernst Ludwig was born on April 30, 1922 in Herford, Germany. Came to the United States, 1938, naturalized 1943. Son of Alfred and Therese (Godfrey) Wynder.
Bachelor, New York University, 1943. Bachelor in Medical Science, Washington University, 1950. Doctor of Medicine, Washington University, 1950.
Doctor of Science (honorary), New York Medical College, 1992. Doctor of Medicine (honorary), Medical Faculty University Hamburg, 1992. Doctor of Science (honorary), Washington University, St. Louis, 1994.
Assistant, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, New York City, 1952-1954; associate, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, New York City, 1954-1960; associate member, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, New York City, 1960-1969; associate scientist, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, New York City, 1969-1983; adjunct member, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, New York City, since 1984; president, medical director, American Health Foundation, New York City, since 1969.
Member American Association Cancer Research (honorary), American College for Preventive Medicine, American Public Health Association, Max Planck Society Germany, New York Academy of Sciences (Sarah L. Poiley Memorial award 1979), American Society Preventive Oncology (Distinguished Achievement award 1984).
Married Sandra Miller, 1993.