Anthony Epstein
British virologist (1921–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the scientist. For the American judge, see Anthony C. Epstein.
Sir Michael Anthony Epstein CBE FRS FMedSci (18 May 1921 – 6 February 2024) was a British pathologist and academic. He was one of the discoverers of the Epstein–Barr virus, along with Yvonne Barr and Bert Achong.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
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Sir Anthony Epstein | |
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Born | Michael Anthony Epstein (1921-05-18)18 May 1921 London, England |
Died | 6 February 2024(2024-02-06) (aged 102) London, England |
Education | St Paul's School, London |
Alma mater | |
Known for | Epstein–Barr virus |
Spouse |
Lisbeth Knight
(m. 1950; sep. 1965) |
Children | 3 |
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Scientific career | |
Fields | Virology |
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Doctoral students | Yvonne Barr |
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