Listen to the Music The Life of Hilary Koprowski |
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| Author:
| Vaughan, Roger |
| ISBN: | 978-0-387-98849-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2000 |
| Publisher: | Springer New York
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| Imprint: | Springer |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $49.99 |
Book Description:
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Dr. Koprowski was the pioneer of the live polio vaccine, the first researcher to advance the diagnostic and therapeutic use of monoclonal antibodies, and the developer of the "gold standard" rabies vaccine. This biography chronicles his distinguished career and lifes work in the field of microbiology. A world-reknowned maverick in biomedical research, Koprowski's research methods were often considered controversial and radical. This account of Koprowski's life is a mixture of personal...
More DescriptionDr. Koprowski was the pioneer of the live polio vaccine, the first researcher to advance the diagnostic and therapeutic use of monoclonal antibodies, and the developer of the "gold standard" rabies vaccine. This biography chronicles his distinguished career and lifes work in the field of microbiology. A world-reknowned maverick in biomedical research, Koprowski's research methods were often considered controversial and radical. This account of Koprowski's life is a mixture of personal interviews, anecdotes, and legends of the art and science behind the man.