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Martin Rodbell

Biowalk of Fame

 
 
Michael Rodbell Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 24, 2021
1. Michael Rodbell Marker
Inscription. Nobel Laureate in medicine for discovering that cells were like computer chips
 
Erected by United Therapeutics Corporation. (Marker Number 3.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.
 
Location. 38° 59.973′ N, 77° 1.671′ W. Marker is in Silver Spring, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is in Downtown Silver Spring. Marker is at the intersection of Spring Street and Cameron Street, on the right when traveling east on Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1040 Spring St, Silver Spring MD 20910, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eugenie Clark (here, next to this marker); William Osler (here, next to this marker); Ellen Stofan (here, next to this marker); J. Craig Venter (a few steps from this marker); Charles Drew (a few steps from this marker); Building Blocks (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Silver Opportunity (about 700 feet away); Modern Banking (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Spring.
 
Also see . . .
1. Martin Rodbell. (Submitted on March 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Martin Rodbell. Biography on the Biowalk
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of Fame website. (Submitted on April 10, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.) 
 
The Biowalk of Fame image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 24, 2021
2. The Biowalk of Fame
Biowalk of Fame image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, April 10, 2023
3. Biowalk of Fame
Call (240) 396-4188

For information about the honorees press numbers 1 through 6 when prompted or scan the QR code with your smart phone.
1) Sir William Osler 4) Dr. Charles R. Drew
2) Dr. Eugenie Clark 5) Dr. Ellen Stofan
3) Dr. Martin Rodbell 6) Dr. J. Craig Venter
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.   3. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.

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