Waksman

American  

[waks-muhn] / ˈwæks mən /

noun

1. Selman Abraham 1888–1973, U.S. microbiologist: Nobel Prize in medicine 1952.

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Waksman British  

/ ˈwæksmən /

noun

1. Selman Abraham. 1888–1973, US microbiologist, born in Russia. He discovered streptomycin: Nobel prize for physiology or medicine 1952

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Waksman Scientific  

/ wăks′mən /

1. Ukrainian-born American microbiologist who pioneered the development of antibiotics. His discoveries included streptomycin (1944), the first drug effective against tuberculosis. He received the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine in 1952.

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“We have to adhere to all of the same laws that these facilities would have to adhere to if they were on private land,” Waksman said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

The letter by Andersen and his colleagues, addressed to seven leaders at Rutgers and its Waksman Institute of Microbiology, where Ebright and Nichols work, cites several tweets by the duo and calls their behavior “unacceptable.”

From Science Magazine ● Mar. 15, 2024

Both processes require a rigorous review, according to Jeff Waksman, the Defense Department’s program manager who’s supervising the effort, but the Energy Department can be easier to work with and the process can go faster.

From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2023

Mr Justice Waksman said he wanted to resolve the matter quickly.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2023

"I am in absolutely no doubt that this case should be tried as soon as is practically possible," Judge David Waksman said, adding it was in the public interest.

From Reuters ● May 26, 2022