John Friend Mahoney
John Friend Mahoney (August 1, 1889 – February 23, 1957) was an American physician best known as a pioneer in the treatment of syphilis with penicillin. He won the 1946 Lasker Award.
John Friend Mahoney | |
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| Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health | |
| In office 1950–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Harry S. Mustard |
| Succeeded by | Leona Baumgartner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1889 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 1957 (aged 67) |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Marquette University (MD) |
| Awards | Lasker Award (1946) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Public Health Service |
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