Gideon Rodan was a notable US biochemist known for his expertise in bone metabolism. He researched the deformation of bone cells and made significant contributions to understanding osteoporosis and bone loss. He helped formulate Fosamax, a compound that inhibits osteoclasts to reduce bone fragility. Rodan led the department of oral biology at the University of Connecticut and later served as director of bone biology at Merck Research Laboratories. He published extensively, including the book 'Principles of Bone Biology' in 1996. He passed away on January 1, 2006.
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Meaning of the name - Gideon
hewer, cutter
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Place of Birth: Bucharest
Place of Death: Bryn Mawr
Cause of Death: cancer
Educated At: Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Weizmann Institute of Science
Occupation: biochemist | chemist
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Children: 2
Employers: Merck Research Laboratories | University of Connecticut
Awards Received: President of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (1987) | President of the International Bone and Mineral Society (2001-2003)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 14, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 14, 2024 |
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| Sun | 22 Gemini 36 | 23 Gemini 48 | 18 Virgo 54 |
| Moon | 17 Cancer 42 | 25 Virgo 29 | 27 Libra 45 |
| Mercury | 17 Cancer 2 | 23 Gemini 25 | 3 Libra 8 |
| Venus | 13 Taurus 42 | 26 Gemini 27 | 1 Virgo 31 |
| Mars | 8 Gemini 16 | 3 Taurus 51 | 8 Leo 6 |
| Jupiter | 13 Libra 1 | 4 Gemini 30 | 23 Libra 49 |
| Saturn | 28 Aquarius 18 | 19 Pisces 9 | 23 Aquarius 12 |
| Uranus | 0 Taurus 19 | 24 Taurus 56 | 0 Taurus 56 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 44 | 29 Pisces 50 | 12 Virgo 22 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 26 | 1 Aquarius 41 | 25 Cancer 39 |
| Rahu | 12 Aquarius 52 | 12 Aries 7 | 8 Aquarius 6 |
| Ketu | 12 Leo 52 | 12 Libra 7 | 8 Leo 6 |
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