Harold E. Varmus
Nobel Prize-winning biologist
Born
December 18th, 1939
85 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American biologist made significant contributions to the understanding of cancer biology. Varmus served as a professor and director at the National Cancer Institute. The research focused on the role of oncogenes in tumor development. In 1989, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries regarding the origin of cancer in cells.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1989
Served as director of the National Cancer Institute
Conducted pioneering research on oncogenes
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