Notable Birthdays in Science and Medicine
Renato Dulbecco
Born in 1914, Italian American virologist Renato Dulbecco made significant contributions to the field of virology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1975 for his groundbreaking research on oncoviruses, which are viruses that have the potential to cause cancer.
John Michael Bishop
American immunologist and microbiologist John Michael Bishop was born in 1936. He is renowned for his work that led to the understanding of tumor formation linked to mutated genes. In 1989, he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his pivotal research in this area.
Bill Frist
Bill Frist, born in 1952, is an American physician, businessman, and politician. As a licensed physician, he has an impressive record, having performed over 150 heart and lung transplants throughout his medical career.