Camille Guérin
French veterinarian and scientist, codeveloped of BCG vaccine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jean-Marie Camille Guérin (French: [ɡeʁɛ̃]; 22 December 1872 – 9 June 1961) was a French veterinarian, bacteriologist and immunologist who, together with Albert Calmette, developed the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), a vaccine for immunization against tuberculosis.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Camille Guérin | |
---|---|
Born | (1872-12-22)22 December 1872 Poitiers, France |
Died | 9 June 1961(1961-06-09) (aged 88) Paris, France |
Known for | Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Bacteriology |
Institutions | Institut Pasteur de Lille |
Close