Thomas Huckle Weller

Virologist and Nobel Prize laureate

Thomas Huckle Weller - Scientists & Innovators born June 15th, 1915
Born
Died

2008
17 years ago — 93 years old

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Scientists & Innovators

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United States

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A prominent American biologist and virologist contributed significantly to the understanding of viruses, particularly the poliovirus. Played a vital role in developing tissue culture techniques for the growth of viruses, facilitating groundbreaking research in virology. Collaboration with other scientists led to important advancements in vaccine development and infectious disease research. Weller’s work alongside fellow researchers contributed to the development of the polio vaccine, which had a lasting impact on public health worldwide.

Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1954

Contributed to the development of the polio vaccine

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