Dr. Michael Bishop

Dr. Michael Bishop is a renowned American microbiologist who, along with Harold Varmus, discovered that cancer-causing genes, known as oncogenes, can originate from normal genes in our bodies. His work revealed how normal cellular genes can become cancerous due to genetic changes, deepening understanding of cancer development. Bishop’s research has significantly advanced molecular biology and cancer research, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1989. His findings have paved the way for new cancer treatments and improved our understanding of how genes influence health and disease.