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Lacy Overby

1920 – 1994

Virologist

Virologist
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About Lacy Overby

Lived 1920 – 1994 (aged 74). Lacy Overby was a virologist, known for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

Lacy Rasco Overby (27 July 1920 – 5 December 1994) was a virologist known for his contributions to Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C research.

He earned bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in science and physics at Vanderbilt University (BA, 1941; MS, 1945; PhD, 1951).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Virologist
Known for
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Education
Vanderbilt University, Chiron Corporation
Employers
Chiron Corporation
Awards
Karl Landsteiner Memorial Award
Also known as
Lacy Rasco Overby

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Lacy Overby's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lacy Overby?

virologist

When was Lacy Overby born?

Lacy Overby was born on 27 July 1920.

When did Lacy Overby die?

Lacy Overby died on 5 December 1994.

What was Lacy Overby's occupation?

Lacy Overby was a virologist.

What was Lacy Overby known for?

Lacy Overby was known for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lacy Overby

· Wikidata: Q27178491

· DBpedia: Lacy Overby

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