George Otto Gey
American cell biologist (1899–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Otto Gey (/ɡaɪ/ GHY; July 6, 1899 – November 8, 1970) was the cell biologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital who is credited with propagating the HeLa cell line from Henrietta Lacks' cervical tumor. He spent over 35 years developing numerous scientific breakthroughs under the Johns Hopkins Medical School and Hospital.
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George Otto Gey | |
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Born | (1899-07-06)July 6, 1899 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | November 8, 1970(1970-11-08) (aged 71) Baltimore, Maryland, US |
Education | University of Pittsburgh Johns Hopkins University |
Known for | Propagating the HeLa cell line |
Spouse |
Margaret Gey (m. 1926–1970) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Cell biology |
Institutions | Johns Hopkins University University of Pittsburgh |
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