Along with John Enders and Frederick Robbins, Thomas Weller won the 1954 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries in viral tissue culture leading to the development of both the Salk & Sabin polio vaccines. His later work was also instrumental in developing vaccines for rubella (German measles) and varicella (chicken pox).
Dr. Weller died Saturday, August 23, 2008 … one of the greatest heroes of American history whose name would only register head shakes and quizzical stares from most folks. It’s a great shame that sports legends and actors receive more kudos than this man.
Cheers, Dr. Weller … and thank you so much for your great work.
Hat Tip: the Pundit.
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