Gideon Rodan
Gideon Rodan (1935-2019) was a renowned biologist and medical researcher known for his significant contributions to the field of bone biology and osteoporosis. His research has greatly influenced the understanding and treatment of bone diseases.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Gideon Rodan was born in 1935 in Romania. He moved to Israel in 1950, where he completed his high school education. He then pursued his undergraduate studies in chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. After completing his bachelor's degree, Rodan moved to the United States for his doctoral studies. He earned his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1962.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing his Ph.D., Rodan joined the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a research associate. He worked at the NIH for several years, during which he made significant contributions to the field of bone biology. In 1972, he moved to the University of Connecticut where he served as the chairman of the Department of Pharmacology.
In 1985, Rodan joined Merck & Co., a leading pharmaceutical company, as the director of the Department of Bone Biology and Osteoporosis Research. Under his leadership, the department developed several groundbreaking drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis, including Fosamax, one of the first drugs to inhibit bone resorption.
Contributions to Bone Biology[edit | edit source]
Rodan's research has greatly advanced the understanding of bone biology. He was one of the first scientists to demonstrate that osteoblasts, the cells responsible for bone formation, and osteoclasts, the cells responsible for bone resorption, work in a coordinated manner to maintain bone health. This discovery has had a profound impact on the treatment of bone diseases.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Throughout his career, Rodan received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to medical research. These include the William F. Neuman Award from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research and the Carl F. and Gerty T. Cori Faculty Award from the Washington University School of Medicine.
Death[edit | edit source]
Gideon Rodan passed away in 2019 at the age of 84. His legacy continues to influence the field of bone biology and osteoporosis research.
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