Birthdate: September 3, 1899
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Traralgon, Australia
Died: August 31, 1985
Frank Macfarlane Burnet was an Australian virologist renowned for his work in immunology. He conducted groundbreaking research at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and later served as its director. Burnet also contributed to public policy in medical sciences in Australia and was a founding member of the Australian Academy of Science. His notable achievements include identifying disease-causing agents, creating influenza virus assays, and enhancing methods for producing influenza vaccines. Burnet received numerous prestigious awards for his significant scientific contributions.
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