Samuel Katz (pediatrician)
Samuel Lawrence Katz (May 29, 1927 – October 31, 2022) was an American pediatrician and virologist whose career has been devoted to infectious disease research, focusing principally on vaccine research and development. Katz was the Wilburt Cornell Davison Professor and Chairman of Pediatrics at Duke University.
Early life and education
Born in
Career
Katz became a staff member at Children's Hospital working with
Katz chaired the Committee on Infectious Diseases of the
Awards and honors
Katz was the 2003 winner of the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal awarded by the Sabin Vaccine Institute for his contributions to vaccine discoveries during his career.[2] In 2010 he was awarded the Maurice Hilleman/Merck Laureate by the American Society of Microbiology for major contributions to vaccine discovery and development .
Personal life
Katz died in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on October 31, 2022, at the age of 95.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b "Samuel L. Katz, a Developer of the Measles Vaccine, Dies at 95". The New York Times. November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- ^ "Samuel L. Katz, MD, To Receive 2003 Sabin Gold Medal". Sabin Vaccine Institute. 2003-03-06. Archived from the original on July 5, 2010. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
- ^ "PIDS Newsletter - November 2, 2022". Pediatric Infectious Disease Society. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-11-03.