David Sidney Feingold
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David Sidney Feingold is an American biochemist
, who lived in Israel
for a number of years.
, Massachusetts
, United States
in 1922. In 1944, he graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. In 1949, he moved to Israel and studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
. From 1949 to 1951, he worked at the Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. In 1956, he was awarded a Ph.D. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
. Following receipt of his PhD he returned to the United States and served as a research assistant at the University of California
from 1956 to 1960.
Feingold served in the United States Navy
and was stationed in China
for nine months. He also worked over the years in Switzerland
and Brazil
. In 1966, he was appointed professor for microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
. He retired in 1993.
, in exact science
s, jointly with his research partner Shlomo Hestrin
and their student Gad Avigad
.
Biochemist
Biochemists are scientists who are trained in biochemistry. Typical biochemists study chemical processes and chemical transformations in living organisms. The prefix of "bio" in "biochemist" can be understood as a fusion of "biological chemist."-Role:...
, who lived in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
for a number of years.
Biography
Feingold was born in ChelseaChelsea, Massachusetts
Chelsea is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States directly across the Mystic River from the city of Boston. It is the smallest city in Massachusetts in land area, and the 26th most densely populated incorporated place in the country.-History:...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1922. In 1944, he graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. In 1949, he moved to Israel and studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...
. From 1949 to 1951, he worked at the Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. In 1956, he was awarded a Ph.D. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...
. Following receipt of his PhD he returned to the United States and served as a research assistant at the University of California
University of California
The University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
from 1956 to 1960.
Feingold served in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
and was stationed in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
for nine months. He also worked over the years in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
and Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. In 1966, he was appointed professor for microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is a medical school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The School of Medicine is also known as Pitt Med, and is ranked as a “top medical school” by U.S. News & World Report in the publication's categories of research and primary care...
. He retired in 1993.
Awards
In 1957, Feingold was awarded the Israel PrizeIsrael Prize
The Israel Prize is an award handed out by the State of Israel and is largely regarded as the state's highest honor. It is presented annually, on Israeli Independence Day, in a state ceremony in Jerusalem, in the presence of the President, the Prime Minister, the Knesset chairperson, and the...
, in exact science
Exact science
An exact science is any field of science capable of accurate quantitative expression or precise predictions and rigorous methods of testing hypotheses, especially reproducible experiments involving quantifiable predictions and measurements...
s, jointly with his research partner Shlomo Hestrin
Shlomo Hestrin
Shlomo Hestrin was an Israeli biochemist.-Biography:Hestrin was born in 1914 in Winnipeg, Canada...
and their student Gad Avigad
Gad Avigad
-Biography:Avigad was born in 1930 in Jerusalem. At 17, he joined the ranks of the Palmach. He studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, receiving a doctorate in 1958....
.
See also
- List of Israel Prize recipients
- FeingoldFeingoldFeingold is a surname that may refer to:* Benjamin Feingold** Feingold diet, named after Benjamin* David Sidney Feingold, an American biochemist and winner of the Israel Prize* Jeffrey S. Feingold, Investment manager* Kenneth Feingold* Leon Feingold...