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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