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| − | '''Sir Michael Anthony Epstein''' [[Order of the British Empire|CBE]], [[Fellow of the Royal Society|FRS]] | + | '''Sir Michael Anthony Epstein''' [[Order of the British Empire|CBE]], [[Fellow of the Royal Society|FRS]], born 18 May 1921 (age {{age|1921|5|18}}), was one of the discoverers of the [[Epstein-Barr virus]]. |
He was elected a Fellow of the [[Royal Society of London]] in 1979 and was its Vice-President, 1986-1991. He was awarded its [[Royal Medal]] in 1992. | He was elected a Fellow of the [[Royal Society of London]] in 1979 and was its Vice-President, 1986-1991. He was awarded its [[Royal Medal]] in 1992. | ||
| − | He was educated at [[St. Paul's School]], [[London]], | + | He was educated at [[St. Paul's School]], [[London]], Trinity College, [[Cambridge University|Cambridge]], and Middlesex Hospital Medical School. |
He was Professor of [[Pathology]], 1968-1985 (now [[Professor Emeritus]]), and Head of Department, 1968-1982 at the [[University of Bristol]]. In 2006 he was awarded a D.Sc. from the University of Bristol. | He was Professor of [[Pathology]], 1968-1985 (now [[Professor Emeritus]]), and Head of Department, 1968-1982 at the [[University of Bristol]]. In 2006 he was awarded a D.Sc. from the University of Bristol. | ||
| − | He has been an Honorary Fellow of | + | He has been an Honorary Fellow of Wolfson College, [[Oxford University|Oxford]], since 2001. |
| − | He was awarded the | + | He was awarded the Order of the British Empire|CBE in 1985 and [[knight]]ed in 1991. |
| − | + | Epstein is a Distinguished Supporter of the [[British Humanist Association]]. | |
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| + | [[Category:Scientists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:European Jews]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, June 1, 2019
Sir Michael Anthony Epstein CBE, FRS, born 18 May 1921 (age 104), was one of the discoverers of the Epstein-Barr virus.
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London in 1979 and was its Vice-President, 1986-1991. He was awarded its Royal Medal in 1992.
He was educated at St. Paul's School, London, Trinity College, Cambridge, and Middlesex Hospital Medical School.
He was Professor of Pathology, 1968-1985 (now Professor Emeritus), and Head of Department, 1968-1982 at the University of Bristol. In 2006 he was awarded a D.Sc. from the University of Bristol.
He has been an Honorary Fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford, since 2001.
He was awarded the Order of the British Empire|CBE in 1985 and knighted in 1991.
Epstein is a Distinguished Supporter of the British Humanist Association.
