The Radbill Lecture: Four Centuries Vaccinology & Launch of...

The Radbill Lecture: Four Centuries of Vaccinology & Launch of The History of Vaccines Project

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, United States


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Four Centuries of Vaccinology

Speaker: Stanley A. Plotkin, MD


Renowned vaccinologist Stanley A. Plotkin, MD, creator of the rubella vaccine used throughout most of the world, will trace the serendipitous beginnings of vaccinology in the 1700s to its flowering in the latter half of the 20th century. Dr. Plotkin, who was an instrumental figure in the development of polio, rabies, varicella, rotavirus, and cytomegalovirus vaccines, will highlight the relationship of vaccinology to industrial and technological developments, as well as the special role of Philadelphia institutions and researchers in vaccine development.

The event will mark the launch of the History of Vaccines, an online project of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, viewable at www.historyofvaccines.org.

Sponsored by the College’s Section on Medical History.

Reception, free of charge, to follow program.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Plotkin is Emeritus Professor of the University of Pennsylvania and the Wistar Institute. His many professional awards include the Sabin Gold Medal Award; the French Legion of Honor Medal, and the Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (ET)

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19 South 22nd Street
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