Sir Michael Anthony Epstein CBE FRS FMedSci was well-known as a British pathologist and academic. He was one of the discoverers of the Epstein–Barr virus, along with Yvonne Barr and Bert Achong.
Anthony Epstein was the first person to propose that Burkitt’s lymphoma was a cancer caused by a virus. Upon hearing a lecture given by Denis Parsons Burkitt in 1961 about this newly described cancer, Epstein changed his research focus from cancer-causing viruses in chickens to searching for the viral origin of Burkitt’s lymphoma.
After more than two years of working with tumor cells from Burkitt’s patients and subsequently working to isolate a virus from them, the Epstein–Barr virus was finally discovered in February 1964.
Anthony Epstein wife
Anthony Epstein’s marriage life was low key and till now there is no information about his wife.
Anthony Epstein children
Anthony Epstein could be a father, but it is yet to be confirmed.
Anthony Epstein parents
Anthony Epstein’s full name is Michael Anthony Epstein. He was born to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Epstein on May 18, 1921, in London, United Kingdom, and educated at St Paul’s School in London, Trinity College, Cambridge, and Middlesex Hospital Medical School.
In 2006, Epstein was awarded a D.Sc. from Bristol. Epstein turned 100 in May 2021. He was a Patron of Humanists UK. He died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the age of 102.
Anthony Epstein siblings
Anthony Epstein was not born alone yet his siblings are unknown.
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