James Corson Niederman

James Corson Niederman
Born(1924-11-27)November 27, 1924
DiedMarch 2, 2024(2024-03-02) (aged 99)
Alma materKenyon College, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Known forEpstein–Barr virus, infectious mononucleosis
SpouseMimi (Miriam) Camp Niederman
Scientific career
FieldsVirology, epidemiology
InstitutionsYale School of Medicine, Yale School of Public Health

James Corson Niederman (November 27, 1924 – March 2, 2024) was an American epidemiologist whose research identified the Epstein–Barr virus as the cause of infectious mononucleosis in a study published in 1968.[1][2]

  1. ^ Niederman, James C. (1968). "Infectious Mononucleosis: Clinical Manifestations in Relation to EB Virus Antibodies". JAMA. 203 (3): 205–9. doi:10.1001/jama.1968.03140030037009. PMID 4864269.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Paul, John (1968). "A New Lead in Infectious Mononucleosis". JAMA. 203 (3): 219–20. doi:10.1001/jama.1968.03140030051012. PMID 5694046.