Aldred Scott Warthin

Aldred Scott Warthin
Born(1866-10-21)October 21, 1866
DiedMay 23, 1931(1931-05-23) (aged 64)
Alma materIndiana University
University of Michigan Medical School
OccupationPathologist
Known forResearch on cancer heritability, syphilis, etc.

Aldred Scott Warthin (October 21, 1866 − May 23, 1931) was an American pathologist whose research laid the foundation for understanding the heritability of certain cancers. He has been described as "the father of cancer genetics."[1]

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