Aldred Scott Warthin | |
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Born | |
Died | May 23, 1931 | (aged 64)
Alma mater | Indiana University University of Michigan Medical School |
Occupation | Pathologist |
Known for | Research 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]