Frank J. Dixon
Frank James Dixon 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.Awards
