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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.
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. Harvey J. Alter in 2020. NIH/Chiachi Chang National Institutes of Health intramural researcher Harvey J. Alter, M.D., has won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his contributions to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus.
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.
Prof. Harvey J. Alter > CV The 2020 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine was shared equally between Harvey J. Alter and fellow American Charles M. Rice, and Briton Michael Houghton, for their ‘decisive contribution to the fight against blood-borne hepatitis’.
