| Literature DB >> 17551613 |
Andrzej Wincewicz1, Mariola Sulkowska, Stanislaw Sulkowski.
Abstract
Rudolph Weigl gained a high estimation for his spectacular invention of the first efficient vaccine against typhus fever. Although born a German native speaker, he changed into a great Pole with Polish education and upbringing in a patriotic atmosphere. His scientific career developed in the Universities of Lvov, Cracow and Poznan. For him, academic employment was a constant exploration of practical truths and a response to human needs, and this remained a deep obligation during his lifetime. His vaccine saved millions, particularly during World War II. Despite many nominations, he was never awarded the Nobel Prize.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17551613 DOI: 10.1258/j.jmb.2007.06-19
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Biogr ISSN: 0967-7720