Michael A. Epstein
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Michael Anthony Epstein | |
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| Born | 18 May 1921 |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Virology |
| Known for | Epstein-Barr virus |
| Awards | Royal Medal (1992) |
Sir Michael Anthony Epstein CBE, FRS FMedSci (born 18 May 1921) is a British virologist of Jewish descent.[1] He is one of the discoverers of the Epstein-Barr virus.
Epstein was Professor of Pathology, 1968-85 (now Professor Emeritus), and Head of Department, 1968-82 at the University of Bristol. In 1979 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London and was its Vice-President from 1986 to 1991.
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- ↑ The Palgrave Dictionary of Anglo-Jewish History. W. Rubinstein, Michael A. Jolles. 2001. page 258.
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