Frank J. Dixon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frank J. Dixon

American biomedical researcher

Date of Birth: 09-Mar-1920

Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Date of Death: 08-Feb-2008

Profession: university teacher, immunologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Frank James Dixon (March 9, 1920 – February 8, 2008) was an biomedical researcher, best known for his research into diseases of the immune system that can damage other organs of the body.
Dixon was also noted for having developed techniques involving trace iodines to study proteins.Born in St.
Paul, Dixon received his bachelor's degree and M.D.
from the University of Minnesota.
He joined the United States Navy in 1943, after completing his M.D.
Dixon was a co-founder and director of the Scripps Research Institute in San Diego.In 1981, Dixon became a founding member of the World Cultural Council.