About Frank Horsfall
Lived 1906 – 1971 (aged 64). Frank Horsfall was an American physician, pathologist, virologist, immunologist and oncologist, known for Tamm–Horsfall protein.
Frank Lappin Horsfall, Jr. (Seattle, December 14, 1906 – New York City, February 19, 1971) was an American microbiologist specializing in pathology. He worked at the Rockefeller Institute, New York, from 1934 to 1960 The Tamm–Horsfall protein was first purified in 1952 during his work with Igor Tamm.
He was elected in 1948 a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences. He was later elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1956 and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1967. He was the president of the American Association of Immunologists for the academic year 1967–1968.
A collection of his papers is held at the National Library of Medicine.
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Who was Frank Horsfall?
American microbiologist (1906–1971)
When was Frank Horsfall born?
Frank Horsfall was born on 14 December 1906 in Seattle.
When did Frank Horsfall die?
Frank Horsfall died on 19 February 1971 in New York City.
What was Frank Horsfall's occupation?
Frank Horsfall was a physician, pathologist, virologist, immunologist and oncologist.
What was Frank Horsfall known for?
Frank Horsfall was known for Tamm–Horsfall protein.
What nationality was Frank Horsfall?
Frank Horsfall was American.
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