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Sir Edward Albert Sharpey-Schafer
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Also Known As Edward Albert Schäfer
Born June 2, 1850 • England
Died March 29, 1935 (aged 84) • Scotland
Awards And Honors Copley Medal (1924)
Subjects Of Study epinephrine • hormone • prone-pressure method

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