Baruch Samuel Blumberg
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Summary
Baruch Samuel Blumberg was born on July 28, 1925[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on April 5, 2011[3], in Mountain View[4]. He worked as a physician[5], anthropologist[6], virologist[7], university teacher[8], and inventor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (713 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: biochemist[12], geneticist[13]
- Field of work: virology[14]
- Employer: Balliol College[15], University of Pennsylvania[16]
- Educated at: Balliol College[17], Columbia University[18], Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[19], Union College[20], Far Rockaway High School[21], Yeshivah of Flatbush[22]
- Award received: Canada Gairdner International Award[23], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[24], John Scott Award[25], National Inventors Hall of Fame[26], Croonian Medal and Lecture[27], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[28], Karl Landsteiner Memorial Award[29], honorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII[30], honorary doctorate[31]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[32], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], Romanian Academy[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Commons category: Baruch Samuel Blumberg[36]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[37]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[38]
- Residence: Brooklyn[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[40]
- Family name: Blumberg[41]
- Given name: Baruch[42], Samuel[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Name in native language: Baruch Samuel Blumberg[46]
- Interested in: astrobiology[47]
Why It Matters
Baruch Samuel Blumberg has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He is credited with the discovery of Hepatitis B vaccine[50], an essential medicine[51].
FAQs
Where was Baruch Samuel Blumberg born?
Baruch Samuel Blumberg was born in Brooklyn[2].
Where did Baruch Samuel Blumberg die?
Baruch Samuel Blumberg passed away in Mountain View[4].
What did Baruch Samuel Blumberg do for work?
Baruch Samuel Blumberg worked as a physician[5], anthropologist[6], virologist[7], university teacher[8], and inventor[9].
Where did Baruch Samuel Blumberg go to school?
Baruch Samuel Blumberg was educated at Balliol College[17], Columbia University[18], Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[19], and Union College[20].
What awards did Baruch Samuel Blumberg receive?
Honors received include Canada Gairdner International Award[23], Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[24], John Scott Award[25], and National Inventors Hall of Fame[26].
What did Baruch Samuel Blumberg discover?
Baruch Samuel Blumberg is credited as discoverer of Hepatitis B vaccine[50].