Birthdate: February 10, 1897
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: West Hartford, Connecticut
Died: September 8, 1985
John Franklin Enders, an American biomedical scientist, was renowned for his pioneering contributions in virology and immunology. He received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking research on virus cultivation, which significantly advanced vaccine development. Enders’ work transformed the field of virology, notably in the creation of vaccines for polio and measles. His legacy as “The Father of Modern Vaccines” remains influential in shaping immunology and global public health initiatives.
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