John Enders

John Enders was an American scientist best known for his work in virology. He developed techniques to grow viruses in laboratory cultures, which was crucial for studying diseases and developing vaccines. His research led to the successful cultivation of the poliovirus, enabling vaccines that significantly reduced or eliminated polio worldwide. Enders' work laid the foundation for modern virology and earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1954. His contributions advanced our understanding of viruses, helping protect public health through improved vaccine development and disease prevention.