William S. Tillett

William Smith Tillett (born July 10, 1892 in Charlotte, North Carolina, † April 4, 1974) was an American internist and microbiologist. He is best known for the discovery of C-reactive protein and the streptokinase.

Awards

 * 1942 Honorary degree from the University of North Carolina
 * 1949 Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, together with Royal Lauritz Christensen
 * 1951 Member of the National Academy of Sciences
 * 1951 Honorary Doctorate from the University of Chicago
 * 1952 Borden Award
 * 1959 Honorary Doctorate of Northwestern University