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Irving Millman

Who

Irving Millman · Science & Medicine

What

Microbiologist who co-developed the hepatitis B vaccine and blood test.

When

1923, New York City, United States — 2012, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Irving Millman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Microbiologist who co-developed the hepatitis B vaccine and blood test.

How & why

Irving Millman was an American microbiologist who, working with Baruch Blumberg at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, co-developed the first hepatitis B vaccine and the blood-screening test that made transfusions far safer, saving millions of lives. He held the patents and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. He was Jewish.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biology

Contributions & Sources

Microbiologist who co-developed the hepatitis B vaccine and blood test.

1923

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Biology