About Albert Dorfman
Lived 1916 – 1982 (aged 65–66). Albert Dorfman was an American geneticist.
Albert Dorfman (1916–1982) was an American biochemical geneticist, notable for discovery of the cause of Hurler's syndrome. He was also noted for his contributions to vaccine against Streptococcus infections.
He also contributed to advances against rheumatic fever.
Dorfman was a member of the National Academy of Sciences, Director of the
La Rabida Children's Hospital of the University of Chicago,
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Who was Albert Dorfman?
American biochemical geneticist (1916–1982)
When was Albert Dorfman born?
Albert Dorfman was born in 1916.
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Albert Dorfman died in 1982.
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Albert Dorfman was a geneticist.
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Albert Dorfman was American.
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