Johannes Fibiger
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Who was Johannes Fibiger?
Danish pathologist who won the 1926 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his research on cancer causation, particularly his work with parasitic worms and carcinogenesis.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Johannes Fibiger (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Family & Personal Life
ParentChristian Fibiger
ParentElfride Fibiger
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine | 1926 | for his discovery of the Spiroptera carcinoma |
| doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris | 1927 | — |
| commander of the Order of the Dannebrog | 1926 | — |
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