Robert Bruce Merrifield

Prix

1. 1969

   Prix Lasker — Prix Albert Lasker pour la recherche médicale fondamentale

   Biologie

   For a new concept and a new method for the synthesis of polypeptides and proteins.

2. 1970

   Prix international Canada Gairdner

   Biologie

   In recognition of his work on the solid phase method for synthesis of polypeptides and of his application of this method in the first synthesis of an enzyme. His work has made possible the systematic exploration of the structural basis of activity of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.

3. 1984

   prix Nobel — Chimie

   Chimie

   for his development of methodology for chemical synthesis on a solid matrix