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Harvey James Alter (born September 12, 1935) is an American medical researcher, virologist, physician and Nobel Prize laureate, who is best known for his work that led to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus.
Harvey J. Alter, American physician, virologist, and Nobelist known for his contributions to the discovery and isolation of hepatitis viruses. His research formed the basis for the development of blood donor screening programs to prevent the transmission of hepatitis via blood transfusion.
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Harvey J. Alter The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 . Born: 12 September 1935, New York, NY, USA . Affiliation at the time of the award: National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA . Prize motivation: “for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus” Prize share: 1/3
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 was awarded jointly to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice "for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus"
Oct 5, 2020 · Dr. Alter is a Senior Scholar at the NIH Clinical Center and shares the award with two other scientists for their discovery of the hepatitis C virus. His work has led to new diagnostic and therapeutic agents and blood donor screening programs that have saved millions of lives.
Oct 5, 2020 · Ceremonial Presentation of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Dr. Harvey Alter. National Institutes of Health intramural researcher Harvey J. Alter, M.D., received the award for his contributions to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus.
Harvey J. Alter is a US physician and researcher who, along with Charles M. Rice and Michael Houghton, won the 2020 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their work on blood-borne hepatitis. He identified the Hepatitis C virus, developed blood tests and screening programs, and collaborated with Blumberg on Hepatitis B.
