Jacob Sheskin
Jacob Sheskin, sometimes written as Sheskin Jacob was a Russian-born Israeli physician best known for his 1964 serendipitous discovery that thalidomide can be used as a treatment for leprosy at Hadassah [Medical Center|Hadassah University] in Jerusalem.
Awards
- In 1975, the World [Academy of Art and Science] gave Sheskin a gold medal for his work.
- in 1997, he was named Yakir Yerushalayim, or "Worthy Citizen of Jerusalem".