Mikhail Chumakov Scientist

Mikhail Petrovich Chumakov (Russian: Миха′ил Петр′ович Чумак′ов) (November 14, 1909 – June 11, 1993) was a Soviet microbiologist and virologist most famous for conducting pivotal large-scale clinical trials that led to licensing of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) developed by Albert B. Sabin.

Personal facts

Mikhail Chumakov
Birth dateNovember 14, 1909
Date of deathJune 11, 1993
Education
Moscow State University
Known for
Polio vaccine
Tick-borne encephalitis virus

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Scientist

awards
USSR State Prize
Lenin Prize
Field of study
Virology
Microbiology

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