Thomas Francis Jr. Scientist

Thomas Francis, Jr. (July 15, 1900 – October 1, 1969) was an American physician, virologist, and epidemiologist. Francis was the first person to isolate influenza virus in America, and in 1940 showed that there are other strains of influenza, and took part in the development of influenza vaccines.

Personal facts

Thomas Francis Jr.
Birth dateJuly 15, 1900
Birth place
Gas City Indiana
Nationality
United States
Date of deathOctober 01, 1969
Place of death
Ann Arbor Michigan

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Scientist

awards
Medal of Freedom
doctoral student
Field of study
Virology
Influenza

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