Pablo DT Valenzuela
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Pablo Valenzuela (Latin American Spanish: [ˈpaβlo βalenˈswela]; born June 13, 1941) is a Chilean biochemist dedicated to biotechnology development.[2] He is known for his genetic studies of hepatitis viruses; participated as R&D Director in the discovery of hepatitis C virus and the invention of the world's first recombinant vaccine (against hepatitis B virus). He is one of the cofounders of the biotechnology company Chiron Corporation and of Fundacion Ciencia para la Vida,[3] a private non profit institution where he is currently working.
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Pablo Valenzuela | |
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Born | (1941-06-13) June 13, 1941 (age 83)[1] |
Nationality | Chilean |
Alma mater | University of Chile, Northwestern University |
Known for | Molecular genetic studies of HBV, HCV, HIV and the invention of the first recombinant vaccine, against HBV. Directed scientists which discovered HCV at Chiron Corporation. |
Awards | Chilean National Prize for Applied Sciences and Technologies (2002) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Biotechnology |
Institutions | Fundacion Ciencia Para la Vida Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Universidad Nacional Andres Bello Universidad San Sebastian |
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