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Charles Armstrong
1886-09-25 – 1967-06-23
Life & Legacy
Charles Armstrong (September 25, 1886 – June 23, 1967) was an American physician in the U.S. Public Health Service. He coined the name Lymphocytic choriomeningitis in 1934 after isolating the hitherto completely unknown virus. He discovered in 1939 that poliovirus can be transmitted to cotton rats, and started self-tests with nasal spray vaccination.
Occupation & Career
virologist, military officer, epidemiologist, physician
Education
Johns Hopkins University; University of Mount Union
Legacy Highlights
Organizations & Memberships
National Academy of Sciences
Education & Institutions
Johns Hopkins University · University of Mount Union
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1063578 — wikidata View source
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