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Saffran, Murray was born on October 30, 1924 in Montreal. Son of Isidore Irving and Rebecca Reva (Elimelech) Saffran.
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Murray Saffran
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Murray Saffran, Canadian biochemist. Recipient Ayerst-Squibb award Endocrine Society, 1968. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Ohio Academy of Sciences; member American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Endocrine Society, International Brain Research Organization, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Education
Bachelor of Science, McGill University, 1945; Master of Science, McGill University, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1949.
Career
Member of faculty departments psychiatry and biochemistry, McGill University, Montreal, 1948-1969; professor, McGill University, 1966-1969; professor biochemistry, Medical College Ohio, Toledo, 1969-1997; department chairman, Medical College Ohio, Toledo, 1969-1980; assistant dean Medical Education, Medical College Ohio, Toledo, 1992-1997; retired, Medical College Ohio, Toledo, 1997; Dozor visiting professor biochemistry, Ben Gurion U., Israel, 1981; retired, 1997. Visiting professor Institute Biochemistry, Armenian Academy Sciences, Yerevan, 1988, U. Automon, Guadalajara, 1991-1994.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Ohio Academy of Sciences. Member American Society Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Endocrine Society, International Brain Research Organization, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Connections
Married Judith Cohen, June 8, 1947. Children— Michael David, Wilma Anne, Arthur Martin, Richard Eli.
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Education
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1945
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1946
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1949
Career
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1948 - 1969
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1969 - 1997
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1981