The Saga of Harald zur Hausen
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
Active Era
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#177 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Harald zur Hausen NAS EASA APS (German pronunciation: [ˈhaʁalt tsuːɐ̯ ˈhaʊzn̩] ; 11 March 1936 – 29 May 2023) was a German virologist.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
He carried out research on cervical cancer and discovered the role of papilloma viruses in cervical cancer, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He carried out research on cervical cancer and discovered the role of papilloma viruses in cervical cancer, for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008.
