Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner Congressional Gold Medal Act
HR 8542 authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner for his service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II and his pioneering contributions to gastroenterology, including research on ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, and training over 200 medical fellows. The medal will be displayed at the University of Chicago's Joseph B. Kirsner library, with bronze duplicates available for sale to cover production costs.
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Introduced May 23, 2024
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