Portrait of Jonas Salk

Jonas Salk

Virologist and Medical Researcher
October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995

Jonas Edward Salk was an American virologist who made history with the development of the first successful polio vaccine. After joining the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1947, he dedicated seven years to creating the vaccine, which was publicly recognized for its efficacy in April 1955. Salk’s decision not to patent the vaccine ensured widespread access globally. His work led to the near eradication of polio in the United States within 25 years. In 1963, he established the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California, continuing his research and advocating for universal vaccination until his death in 1995.

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