Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award (
1950)
[7][11]Nobelprisen i fysiologi eller medisin (
1958) (sammen med:
Edward Lawrie Tatum,
Joshua Lederberg)
[12][13]William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement (
1981)
Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal (
1984)
[14]Kimber Genetics Award (
1960)
[7]Medlem av American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow
Utenlandsk medlem av Royal Society (
1960)
[15]Silliman minneforelesninger (
1945)
Mendel Medal (
1958)
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