National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (U.S.)

Abstract

Christian Boehmer Anfinsen, Jr. (1916-1995), was an American biochemist who shared the 1972 Nobel Prize for work that helped explain the structure and composition of proteins in living cells. The collection consists primarily of materials related to Anfinsen's scientific career and is geared toward Anfinsen's research activities both inside and outside of the laboratory.

Abstract Awards, NIDDK/NIAMS historical background materials, scientific strategic planning retreat meetings. Electronic records include powerpoint presentations, personal/travel photos, sent email archives. Katz was NIAMS director who was also an important figure in many trans-NIH initiatives and promoting the scientific enterprise writ-large. These papers are also a snapshot of NIDDK/NIAMS history as collected by the director's office administrative staff over many years before Katz's tenure, so...