Since 1994, the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal has been awarded annually by the
Sabin Vaccine Institute in recognition of work in the field of
vaccinology
A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious or malignant disease. The safety and effectiveness of vaccines has been widely studied and verified. or a complementary field. It is in commemoration of the pioneering work of
Albert B. Sabin
Albert Bruce Sabin ( ; August 26, 1906 – March 3, 1993) was a Polish-American medical researcher, best known for developing the oral polio vaccine, which has played a key role in nearly eradicating the disease. In 1969–72, he served as th ...
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Recipients
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List of medicine awards
This list of medicine awards is an index to articles about notable awards for contributions to medicine, the science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The list is organized by region and ...
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Sabin Vaccine Institute
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Medicine awards