John B. Robbins
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Dr. John Bennett Robbins M.D. (born December 1, 1932)[1] is a senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health, best known for his development of the vaccine against bacterial meningitis (Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)) with his colleague Dr. Rachel Schneerson M.D.
Bacterial meningitis is the leading cause of acquired mental retardation in children.
Dr. Robbins is a recipient of the 1996 Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research, the Pasteur Award from the World Health Organization and the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal. He is also a member of the National Academy of Science.
References
- http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/staff/bio.cfm?nih_id=0010046803
- http://www.polio.pitt.edu/speakers/robbins.htm
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