Peyton Rous
Nobel Prize laureate in Medicine 1966
Peyton Rous, born on October 5, 1879, in Baltimore, Maryland, was an American physician and researcher. He is best known for his discovery of tumor-inducing viruses, a major advancement in the field of oncology. In 1966, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his significant contributions to the understanding of the mechanisms of carcinogenesis. Rous passed away on February 16, 1970, leaving a lasting legacy in cancer research.
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- Who is Peyton Rous?
- Peyton Rous, born on October 5, 1879, in Baltimore, Maryland, was an American physician and researcher. He is best known for his discovery of tumor-inducing viruses, a major advancement in the field of oncology. In 1966, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his significant contributions to the understanding of the mechanisms of carcinogenesis. Rous passed away on February 16, 1970, leaving a lasting legacy in cancer research.
- In what year did Peyton Rous win the Nobel Prize?
- 1966 — Medicine