The Buchanan Medal (1897) This award is made biennially (in even years) in recognition of distinguished contribution to the medical sciences generally. The silver gilt medal is accompanied by a gift of £1000. Previous winners include: 1998 Barry Marshall 1996 Norman Ashton 1994 David Weatherall 1992 Denis Burkitt 1990 Cyril Clarke Royal Society I News & Media I Events Diary I Grants & Funding I Science for all I Science Policy I Library I Publications I Facilities I Fellows Room I Search I Home

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