Notable Births on November 17
Stanley Cohen (1922)
American biochemist Stanley Cohen was born on this day. He is renowned for his significant contributions to the field of biochemistry, having shared the 1986 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. His work focused on isolating nerve growth factor and discovering epidermal growth factor.
Lesley Rees (1942)
British professor and endocrinologist Lesley Rees was born in 1942. Her career has been dedicated to enhancing medical education, and she has authored over 300 articles in peer-reviewed journals, with a particular emphasis on endocrinology.
István Rosztóczy (1942)
Hungarian microbiologist István Rosztóczy was also born in 1942. He is recognized for his research on interferon, a group of proteins that are released in response to the presence of pathogens, and for his efforts in organizing blood donations.