Albert Dorfman
American biochemical geneticist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Albert Dorfman (1916–1982) was an American biochemical geneticist, notable for discovery of the cause of Hurler's syndrome.[1] He was also noted for his contributions to vaccine against Streptococcus infections.[2] He also contributed to advances against rheumatic fever.[3] Dorfman was a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[1][4] Director of the La Rabida Children's Hospital of the University of Chicago,[1][4] Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Chicago,[1][4] Director of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Mental Retardation Research Center,[1][4] Richard T. Crane Distinguished Service Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry.[1][4]
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Albert Dorfman | |
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Born | 1916 Chicago |
Died | 1982 |
Education | University of Chicago |
Known for | Discovery of the cause of Hurler's syndrome |
Relatives | Ralph Dorfman (brother) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Biochemical genetics |
Institutions | University of Chicago |
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