Albert Dorfman
Albert Dorfman (1916–1982) was an American biochemical geneticist, notable for discovery of the cause of Hurler's syndrome. [1] He was also noted for his contributions to vaccine against Streptococcus infections. [2] He also contributed to advances against rheumatic fever.[3] Dorfman was a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[1][4] Director of the La Rabida University,[1][4] Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Chicago,[1][4] Director of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Mental Retardation Research Center,[1][4] Richard T. Crane Distinguished Service Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry.[1][4]
Life and career
Dorfman was born and grew up in Chicago. Dorfman received his B.S. degree in 1936, a Ph.D. degree in 1939, and an M.D. degree in 1944 - all from the University of Chicago.[1][4]
- 1948 - becomes an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago[1][4]
- 1957 - becomes Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry[1][4]
- 1957-1972 he serves as Director of the La Rabida University of Chicago Institute[1][4]
- 1962-1972 he serves as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics[1][4]
- 1967-July 27, 1982 he was Director of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Mental Retardation Research Center and the Richard T. Crane Distinguished Service Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry[1][4]
References
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- ↑ New York Times: Vaccine Against Streptococcus Infections Tested; Animals and a Few Persons Studied, Heart Parley Told U. of Chicago Team Discloses Its Preliminary Successes, STUART H. LOORY, october 22, 1966
- ↑ New York Times:RHEUMATIC CASES REPORTED HELPED; Doctors Say Penicillin Use May Prevent Heart Ailment After Streptecoccal Sore Throat,By LAWRENCE E. DAVIES Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES. June 23, 1950,
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 The University of Chicago, Department of Pediatrics, Library Resources, Dr. Albert Dorfman
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