Biography:Yvonne Barr
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Yvonne Barr | |
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| Born | 11 March 1932 Republic of Ireland |
| Died | 13 February 2016 (aged 83) |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Known for | Epstein–Barr virus |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Virology |
| Doctoral advisor | Michael Anthony Epstein |
Yvonne Barr (11 March 1932 – 13 February 2016) was a virologist.
She was born in Ireland and graduated with honours in zoology from Trinity College, Dublin.[1]
She discovered the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) together with Michael Anthony Epstein during her PhD studies in 1964, whilst at Middlesex Hospital.[2][3] She joined the team at the Bland-Sutton Institute of Pathology in 1963. Barr graduated from the University of London in 1966 with a Ph.D.[4]
She moved to Melbourne, Australia, marrying Stuart Balding and had two children.[5]
References
- ↑ James, D. Geraint (2009-05-01). "A chance meeting" (in en). QJM 102 (5): 365–366. doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcn167. ISSN 1460-2725. PMID 19318370. http://qjmed.oxfordjournals.org/content/102/5/365.
- ↑ "Encyclopedia of Australian Science". http://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1475851?c=people. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ McGrath, Paula (6 April 2014). "Cancer virus discovery helped by delayed flight". BBC News, Health. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26857610. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ "Whonamedit - Yvonne Barr". Ole Daniel Enersen. http://www.whonamedit.com/doctor.cfm/2927.html. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "Yvonne Balding's Obituary on The Age". http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=yvonne-balding&pid=177718164.
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