Félix d'Herelle Scientist

Félix d'Herelle (April 25, 1873 – February 22, 1949) was a French-Canadian microbiologist, the co-discoverer of bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) and experimented with the possibility of phage therapy. D'Herelle has also been credited for his contributions to the larger concept of applied microbiology.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 25, 1873
Birth place
Montreal , Quebec
Nationality
French Canadian
Date of deathFebruary 22, 1949
Place of death
Paris , France
Known for
Bacteriophage

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Scientist

awards
Leeuwenhoek Medal
Field of study
Microbiology

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