Albert Dorfman
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1916 – 1982
Who was Albert Dorfman?
Albert Dorfman was an American biochemical geneticist, notable for discovery of the cause of Hurler's syndrome. He was also noted for his contributions to vaccine against Streptococcus infections. He also contributed to advances against rheumatic fever. Dorfman was a member of the National Academy of Sciences, Director of the La Rabida University, Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Chicago, Director of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Mental Retardation Research Center, Richard T. Crane Distinguished Service Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry.
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- Born
- Jul 6, 1916
Chicago - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Chicago
( - 1944) - PhD, University of Chicago
Biochemistry
( - 1939)
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Chicago
- Lived in
- Chicago
(1916/07/06 - 1982/07/27)
- Chicago
- Died
- Jul 27, 1982
Chicago
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on July 23, 2013
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