Gerald Edelman Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Gerald Maurice Edelman (born July 1, 1929) is an American biologist who shared the 1972 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with British biochemist Rodney Porter for their research on the immune system. His work that led to the award was related to the discovery of the structure of antibody molecules. Edelman later focused on neuroscience and philosophy of mind, proposing parallels between the development of immune system components and the brain over a person's lifetime. His contributions bridge immunology and neuroscience, reflecting a deep interest in how these systems evolve.

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Meaning of the name - Gerald

spear ruler, strong ruler

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July 1, 1929 Facts

Generation Group

Gerald Edelman belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Queens

Place of Death: La Jolla

Cause of Death: prostate cancer

Educated At: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania | Ursinus College | The Rockefeller University

Occupation: immunologist | neuroscientist | university teacher | biologist | neurologist | chemist | physicist

Employers: The Rockefeller University

Awards Received: honorary doctorate of the University of La Coruña | honorary doctor of the University of Miami | Ariëns Kappers Medal | Eli Lilly Award in Biological Chemistry | Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.