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Samuel Katz

1927 – 2022

American pediatrician

Pediatrician Specialist in microbiologyVirology and infection epidemiology
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About Samuel Katz

Lived 1927 – 2022 (aged 94–95). Samuel Katz was an American pediatrician, specialist in microbiology and virology and infection epidemiology.

Samuel Lawrence Katz (May 29, 1927 – October 31, 2022) was an American pediatrician and virologist whose career has been devoted to infectious disease research, focusing principally on vaccine research and development. Katz was the Wilburt Cornell Davison Professor and Chairman of Pediatrics at Duke University.

Early life and education Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and co-chaired IDSA's Vaccine Initiative.

Awards and honors Katz was the 2003 winner of the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal awarded by the Sabin Vaccine Institute for his contributions to vaccine discoveries during his career. In 2010 he was awarded the Maurice Hilleman/Merck Laureate

Personal life Katz died in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on October 31, 2022, at the age of 95.

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Important facts

Born
1927, Manchester
Birth century
20th century
Died
31 October 2022, Chapel Hill
Occupation
Pediatrician, Specialist in microbiology, virology and infection epidemiology
Nationality
United States
Education
Harvard Medical School, Dartmouth College
Employers
Duke University
Awards
Maxwell Finland Award; Pollin Prize for Pediatric Research; Alexander Fleming Award; John Howland Award; Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal
Also known as
Samuel L. Katz, Samuel Lawrence Katz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Katz?

American pediatrician

When was Samuel Katz born?

Samuel Katz was born in 1927 in Manchester.

When did Samuel Katz die?

Samuel Katz died on 31 October 2022 in Chapel Hill.

What was Samuel Katz's occupation?

Samuel Katz was a pediatrician, specialist in microbiology and virology and infection epidemiology.

What nationality was Samuel Katz?

Samuel Katz was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Katz

· Wikidata: Q7411899

· DBpedia: Samuel Katz (pediatrician)

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