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Science & Medicine
Herbert Fox
Who
Herbert Fox · Science & Medicine
What
Chemist known for organic and pharmaceutical chemistry
When
1900
Where
United States
Biography
Herbert Fox is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Chemist known for organic and pharmaceutical chemistry
How & why
Herbert Hyman Fox led the chemistry research group at Hoffmann-La Roche that in 1951 identified isoniazid as a powerful anti-tuberculosis drug, one of the most important advances in TB treatment. He appears in listings of Jewish biomedical scientists, though detailed personal biographical documentation of his life is limited.
Sources & external links
Verify and go deeper with these external references.
Wikipedia — IsoniazidJinfo — Jews in Biomedical ScienceWikipediaEncyclopaedia BritannicaJewish Virtual LibraryWikidata
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry
Contributions & Sources
Chemist known for organic and pharmaceutical chemistry
1900
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry
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