Frank John Fenner (21 December 1914 – 22 November 2010) was an Australian scientist with a distinguished career in the field of virology. His two greatest achievements are cited as overseeing the eradication of smallpox, [2] and the attempted control of Australia's rabbit plague through the introduction of Myxoma virus. [3]

Nov 22, 2010 · Frank Fenner was Director of the Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies, Australian National University (ANU), Canberra 1973-1979. Earlier he was Professor of Microbiology 1949-1967, and Director of the John Curtin …

Frank John Fenner (Figure), one of the world’s most distinguished virologists and a dear friend of many colleagues around the world, died in Canberra, Australia, on November 22, 2010, at the age of 95. This In Memoriam must be different from those usually published here.

Frank John Fenner (Figure), one of the world’s most distinguished virologists and a dear friend of many colleagues around the world, died in Canberra, Australia, on November 22, 2010, at the age of 95. This In Memoriam must be different from those usually published here.

Nov 28, 2010 · Australian microbiologist Frank Fenner, who headed the World Health Organization team that eradicated the smallpox virus globally and who played a key role in reducing the 1950s plague of...

Jan 1, 2011 · Australian virologist who had a leading role in the global eradication of smallpox and the use of myxomatosis to control rabbits in Australia. Born on Dec 21, 1914, in Ballarat, Australia, he died on Nov 22, 2010, aged 95 years. It was the summer of 1951, and the Australian media were in an uproar.

Australian scientist Frank John Fenner is one of the most distinguished names in the field of virology across the globe. Bestowed with several prestigious honors including Companion of the Order of Australia, Member of the Order of British Empire and Companion of the Order of the St Michael and St George, he dedicated his life to the ...

Frank John Fenner was born at Ballarat on 21 December 1914, the second son of Emma and Charles Fenner. After schooling in Adelaide, he studied medicine at the University of Adelaide, graduating in 1938. All male members of that graduating class subsequently enlisted.

He was one of the world’s most distinguished virologists when W-H-O named him to Chair the Global Commission on Certification of Smallpox Eradication. Fred, tell us a little about Dr. Fenner’s accomplishments as a pioneering virologist.

Australian virologist who had a leading role in the global eradication of smallpox and the use of myxomatosis to control rabbits in Australia. Born on Dec 21, 1914, in Ballarat, Australia, he died on Nov 22, 2010, aged 95 years. It was the summer of 1951, and …