Max Theiler
1899 – 1972 United States
chemistphysicianvirologist
Who was Max Theiler?
Virologist who won the 1951 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing the yellow fever vaccine. His work led to the virtual elimination of yellow fever as a major public health threat worldwide.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Max Theiler (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine | 1951 | for his discoveries concerning yellow fever and how to combat it |
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