Joseph Edward Smadel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Edward Smadel

American virologist

Date of Birth: 10-Jan-1907

Place of Birth: Vincennes, Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 21-Jul-1963

Profession: military physician, virologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Joseph Edward Smadel (1907–1963) was a U.S.
medical doctor and virologist.
He introduced chloramphenicol as treatment for rickettsial diseases.
In 1962, he became the first recipient of the Albert Lasker Award for Clinical Medical Research .