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Albert Schatz

American microbiologist (1920-2005) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84

Albert Israel Schatz was an American microbiologist and academic who discovered streptomycin, the first antibiotic known to be effective for the treatment of tuberculosis. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1942 with a bachelor's degree in soil microbiology, and received his doctorate from Rutgers in 1945.

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His PhD research led directly to the discovery of streptomycin.

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United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1920 to 2005 · aged 84