Dorothy T. Krieger was an American academic and endocrine researcher who served as a professor and director of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.[1][2] Her major contribution was her discovery of treatment for Cushing's Disease.[3]

Early life and career

Kreiger was born in Brooklyn, New York.[3] At the age of 18, she graduated with a degree from the Barnard College.[3] In 1949, she received a medical degree from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons.[3]

In April 1984, she received a special award, Albert Lasker Special Public Health Award, by the Albert D. and Mary Lasker Foundation.[3][4]

Personal life

She was married to C. Wayne Bardin and has two children.[3]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Krieger, Dorothy T.; Gabrilove, J. Lester; Gorlin, Richard; Kase, Nathan G.; Roth, Jesse; Teirstein, Alvin S.; Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center (New York N. Y. ) Department of (April 9, 1985). "Memorial tribute to Dorothy Krieger, MD held on April 9, 1985, [sound recording]" – via dspace.mssm.edu. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ↑ "A New York endocrinologist says successful transplants of bits..." UPI.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Waggoner, Walter H. (April 4, 1985). "DR. DOROTHY KRIEGER, ENDOCRINE RESEARCHER". The New York Times.
  4. ↑ "The American Society for Clinical Investigation".
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