Aleksander Koj
| Aleksander Koj | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
February 26, 1935 Gana, Poland |
| Citizenship | Polish |
| Occupation |
physician biochemist |
Aleksander Koj (born 26 February 1935 in Gana, Poland) is a Polish physician and scientist, a member of Polish Academy of Learning and Polish Academy of Sciences, honorary doctor of Cleveland University and University of Hartford.
He was a rector of Jagiellonian University for three cadences: 1987–1990, 1993–1996 and 1996–1999.
In his scientific work he is known for researches in the field of immunology, zymology and molecular biology. In 1996 he received Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science for his researches on acute-phase protein.
In 1976 he was decorated with a Knight's Cross, in 1999 with an Officer's Cross, and in 2011 with a Commander's Cross of Polonia Restituta.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Aleksander Koj" (in Polish). Polish Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ↑ "Ordery dla zasłużonych wykładowców i pracowników naukowych UJ" (in Polish). prezydent.pl. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
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