Edward Martell
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For the British politician, see Edward Martell (politician).
Edward Ambrose Martell (February 23, 1918 – July 12, 1995)[1] was an American radiochemist for the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. He fought fervently throughout his life against the medical establishment and the National Institute of Health for what he perceived to be insufficient research into radiation-induced lung cancer, particularly in regard to cigarette smoking.
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Born | Edward Ambrose Martell (1918-02-23)February 23, 1918 Spencer, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | July 12, 1995(1995-07-12) (aged 77) |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy University of Chicago (Ph.D.) |
Spouse | Marian Elizabeth Marks |
Children | 4 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Radiochemistry |
Institutions | University of Chicago Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories National Center for Atmospheric Research |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Second lieutenant |
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