Michael A. Epstein
Michael A. Epstein | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Anthony Epstein 18 May 1921 |
| Died | 6 February 2024 (aged 102) |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Virology |
| Known for | Epstein-Barr virus |
| Awards | Royal Medal (1992) |
Sir Michael Anthony Epstein CBE, FRS FMedSci (18 May 1921 – 6 February 2024) was a British virologist of Jewish descent.[1] He was one of the discoverers of the Epstein-Barr virus.
Epstein was Professor of Pathology, 1968-85, and Head of Department, 1968-82 at the University of Bristol. In 1979 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London and was its Vice-President from 1986 to 1991. In 1989 he was elected a member of the Academia Europaea.[2]
He died on 6 February 2024, at the age of 102.[3]
References
- ↑ The Palgrave Dictionary of Anglo-Jewish History. W. Rubinstein, Michael A. Jolles. 2001. page 258.
- ↑ "Anthony Epstein". Academia Europaea. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019.
- ↑ "Professor Sir Anthony Epstein". The Times. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.