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Jonas Salk (October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995) was an American medical researcher and virologist, best known for his discovery and development of the first safe and effective polio vaccine. He was bor...
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Jonas Salk was born in New York City. His parents were Russian-Jewish immigrants who, although they themselves lacked formal education, were determined to see their children succeed, ... Dr. Salk's last years were spent searching for a vaccine against AIDS. Jonas Salk died on June 23, 1995. He was 80 years old.
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this was the season when children by the thousands became infected with the crippling disease poliomyelitis, or polio. That burden of fear was lifted forever when it was announced that Dr. ... Dr. Salk never patented his polio vaccine, but distributed the formula freely, so the whole world could benefit from his discovery.
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A huge outpouring of relief and joy greeted the news, and Dr. Salk became a national hero overnight. Significance of the Anniversary ; Many other medical advances were made possible by the wide net that was cast in funding the quest for a polio vaccine.
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—Donna Salk first wife of Dr. Jonas Salk quoted in A Paralyzing Fear ... Home; Poliomyelitis; Living in Fear; Roosevelt | March of Dimes |Sister Kenny | Dr. Salk; Polio Today | In Conclusion; Bibliography | Links...
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Dr. Pia Salk is a psychologist and animal advocate. She has written extensively on and is the spokesperson for many animal related topics. Dr, Pia Salk's involvement in the animal rescue effort following hurricane Katrina has been featured on Animal Planet’s Hurricane Heroes and 20/20. ... Please contact Dr. Pia Salk at...
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Dr. Jonas E. Salk, inventor of the polio vaccine, working in his lab ... ; Jonas Salk; Many scientists were racing to make a polio vaccine in the '50s — but he got there first; By WILFRID SHEED; 21st Century: What's Next?; Test-Based Society: The IQ Meritocracy; They Were Onto Something: A Century of Science Fiction;
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When Dr. Jonas Salk envisioned the idea of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, it was with the idea of creating a vibrant, intellectual community, dedicated to pursuing the kinds of scientific achievements that had made him an international figure only five years before.
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