Background
Heidelberger, Charles was born on December 23, 1920 in New York City. Son of Michael and Nina (Tachau) Heidelberger.
Heidelberger, Charles was born on December 23, 1920 in New York City. Son of Michael and Nina (Tachau) Heidelberger.
Bachelor of Science, Harvard University, 1942, Master of Science, 1944, Doctor of Philosophy, 1946.
Instructor chemistry Harvard University, 1946. Research chemist Radiation Laboratory, University of California at Berkeley, 1946-1948. Member of faculty University of Wisconsin, 1948-1976, professor, 1958-1976, American Cancer Society professor oncology, 1960-1976.
Professor biochemistry and pathology University of Southern California, 1976-1981, distinguished professor biochemistry and pathology, 1981-1983.
Director for basic research Los Angeles County-University Southern California Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1976-1983. Consultant National Cancer Institute, 1958-1983.
Member National Academy Science, American Chemical Society, American Society Biological Chemists, American Association Cancer Research (director 1960-1962, 66-68, 75-78). Synthesized, development tumor inhibitory drug 5-fluorouracil, 1956.
Married Judith Werble, December 22, 1943. Married Patricia Boshell, June 8, 1975. Children: Nina, Philip, Lisa.