scientist through history

ANTHONY EPSTEIN

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 5/18/1921     Death: 2/6/2024

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Sir Michael Anthony Epstein was a British pathologist and academic. He was one of the discoverers of the Epstein–Barr virus, along with Yvonne Barr and Bert Achong.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Anthony Epstein was intellectually unique for his groundbreaking work in discovering the Epstein–Barr virus, a significant advancement in the field of virology and pathology. His contribution to identifying this virus revolutionized our understanding of infectious diseases and paved the way for further research in immunology and cancer biology.

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