Albert Dorfman

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Albert Dorfman (1916–1982) was an American biochemical geneticist, notable for discovery of the cause of Hurler's syndrome. [1] He was also noted for his contributions to vaccine against Streptococcus infections. [2] He also contributed to advances against rheumatic fever.[3] Dorfman was a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[1][4] Director of the La Rabida University,[1][4] Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Chicago,[1][4] Director of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Mental Retardation Research Center,[1][4] Richard T. Crane Distinguished Service Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry.[1][4]

Life and career

Dorfman was born and grew up in Chicago. Dorfman received his B.S. degree in 1936, a Ph.D. degree in 1939, and an M.D. degree in 1944 - all from the University of Chicago.[1][4]

  • 1948 - becomes an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago[1][4]
  • 1957 - becomes Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry[1][4]
  • 1957-1972 he serves as Director of the La Rabida University of Chicago Institute[1][4]
  • 1962-1972 he serves as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics[1][4]
  • 1967-July 27, 1982 he was Director of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Mental Retardation Research Center and the Richard T. Crane Distinguished Service Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry[1][4]

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