George Smith (Nobel Laureate)

George Smith is an American biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993, along with Karl Bemelman, for developing a method called phage display. This technique allows scientists to identify and study specific proteins or antibodies by fusing them to viruses (bacteriophages). It revolutionized the way researchers develop new medicines, particularly in creating targeted therapies like cancer treatments and vaccines. Smith's work has had a profound impact on biotechnology and medicine, enabling rapid discovery and development of new drugs and diagnostic tools with greater precision.