In 1977, this American female scientist shared the Nobel Prize in medicine for her work in the development of radioimmunoassays of peptide hormones. In awarding the prize, the Nobel Committee described her technique as having "brought about a revolution in biolocial and medical research". Who is this eminent woman scientist?

In 1977, this American female scientist shared the Nobel Prize in medicine for her work in the development of radioimmunoassays of peptide hormones. In awarding the prize, the Nobel Committee described her technique as having "brought about a revolution in biolocial and medical research". Who is this eminent woman scientist? 
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