Ruby Hirose
1904 - 1960
Personal Information
Born: 1904
Died: 1960
Professional Life
Japanese/American biochemist & bacteriologist; studied antitoxins & serums; identified a method to improve pollen extracts used to desensitize those suffering from hayfever; did research on blood clotting, thrombin & cancer using antimetabolites; made major contributions to the development of vaccines against infantile paralysis