Background
Karnovsky, Manfred L. was born on December 14, 1918 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Naturalized United States citizen.
Karnovsky, Manfred L. was born on December 14, 1918 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Naturalized United States citizen.
Bachelor of Science, University Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1940. Master of Science, University Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, University Capetown, South Africa, 1947.
Junior lecturer in chemistry, U. Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1941-1942; chief chemist, inspector, British Ministry Aircraft Production, South Africa, 1942-1943; research assistant, U. Capetown, South Africa, 1944-1947; from research associate to associate biological chemistry, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, 1950-1951; from assistant to associate professor, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, 1952-1965; department chairman biological chemistry, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, 1969-1973; Harold T. White professor biological chemistry, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, 1965-1989; professor emeritus, Harvard University Medical School, Boston, since 1989.
Fellow American Academy Arts and Sciences (secretary 1981-1985, communications secretary 1991-1995). Member American Society Biological Chemists.
Married; 1 child.