Ernst Boris Chain
Biochemist, Nobel Prize in Physiology
Born
June 19th, 1906
119 years ago
Died
August 12th, 1979
46 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A biochemist and academic, made significant contributions to the field of antibiotic research. Worked on the development of penicillin, contributing to its mass production during World War II. Held academic positions throughout his career, including at the University of London, and later at various institutions in Ireland. Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945, sharing the honor with Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey for the discovery and development of penicillin.
Contributed to the development of penicillin
Shared Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945
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