Dorothy M. Powelson | |
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| Born | August 8, 1916 |
| Died | 1988 (aged 71–72) |
| Nationality | American |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Microbiology |
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| Thesis | Oxidation of glycerol, glucose, and acetate by Staphylococcus aureus (1946) |
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Dorothy May Powelson (August 8, 1916 – 1988) was an American microbiologist and associate professor at Purdue University. She is known for her mentorship and her research on cell properties of cancers and myxospores.