Howard M. Temin

Howard M. Temin (HMWG9)

Location: Madison, WI 53705 Dane County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 4.856', W 89° 25.552'

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1934-1994

This path is dedicated to the memory of
Howard M. Temin
1934-1994

Distinguished Professor of Oncology (1960-1994)
Eminent Virologist at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1975)
National Medal of Science, USA (1992)
Exceptional seeker of truth in science and responsibility in society
An inspiration to all who knew him

Dr. Temin's fundamental discoveries on the replication and evolution of viruses changed our understanding of the flow of genetic information in cells, with profound implications for research on cancer and AIDS and for biotechnology.

Throughout the seasons, throughout the years, Dr. Temin walked and biked on this path, appreciating its beauty and finding enrichment in its setting and wildlife.
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HM NumberHMWG9
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Date Added Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 9:05am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 302527 N 4772658
Decimal Degrees43.08093333, -89.42586667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 4.856', W 89° 25.552'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 4' 51.36" N, 89° 25' 33.12" W
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Area Code(s)608
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 207 The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path, Madison WI 53705, US
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