William C. Campbell (scientist)
Irish biochemist
William Cecil Campbell (born 28 June 1930) is an Irish-born American biologist and parasitologist. He is known for his work in discovering a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworms. He won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.[1] He helped to discover a class of drugs called ivermectins.[2]
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Born | William Cecil Campbell 28 June 1930 Ramelton, County Donegal, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish, American |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin University of Wisconsin |
Known for | Avermectin |
Awards | Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2015) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Parasitic diseases |
Institutions | Merck Institute for Therapeutic Research Drew University |
Campbell worked at the Merck Institute for Therapeutic Research and is currently a research fellow emeritus at Drew University.[3][4]
References
change- ↑ "William C Campbell, Satoshi Ōmura and Youyou Tu win Nobel prize in medicine". The Guardian. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ "The 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine – Press Release: William C. Campbell, Satoshi Ōmura, Youyou Tu". Nobel Foundation. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ Molin, Anna (5 October 2015). "Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to William C. Campbell, Satoshi Omura, Youyou Tu". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ Scott, Dermot. "William C. Campbell (Sc.D.)". Ramelton Tidy Towns. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2015.