Lacy Overby
Virologist (1920–1994)
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Lacy Rasco Overby (27 July 1920 – 5 December 1994) was a virologist known for his contributions to Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C research.[1][2]
Born27 July 1920
Died5 December 1994 (aged 74)
AlmamaterVanderbilt University
KnownforHepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C
Lacy Overby | |
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| Born | 27 July 1920 |
| Died | 5 December 1994 (aged 74) |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
| Known for | Hepatitis B Hepatitis C |
| Awards | Karl Landsteiner Memorial Award (1992) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Virology |
| Institutions | Chiron Corporation |
He earned bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in science and physics at Vanderbilt University (BA, 1941; MS, 1945; PhD, 1951).[1]
He was awarded the Karl Landsteiner Memorial Award of the American Association of Blood Banks in 1992 together with Harvey J. Alter, Daniel W. Bradley, Qui-Lim Choo, Michael Houghton and George Kuo.[3]
