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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Australian_National_University
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Sydney
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| gptkbp:awards |
Order of Australia
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1914-12-21
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Ballarat,_Victoria,_Australia
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| gptkbp:children |
3
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Advocacy for the eradication of diseases
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
2010-11-22
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| gptkbp:deathPlace |
gptkb:Canberra,_Australia
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| gptkbp:field |
Virology
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Professor Frank Fenner
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Vaccine development
Public health policy |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Contributions to virology
Research_on_the_Myxoma_virus |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Public engagement in science
Support for the establishment of research institutions Advocacy for ethical standards in research Influence on global health initiatives Support for wildlife conservation efforts Impact on virology education Mentorship of future scientists Promotion of scientific research funding Promotion of interdisciplinary research approaches Advocacy for global health security Promotion of the role of scientists in public discourse Promotion of the role of scientists in policy-making. Influence on the understanding of disease transmission Advocacy for the importance of research funding Advocacy for the importance of scientific literacy Support for the development of global health strategies Influence on the understanding of viral evolution Advocacy for the importance of public health research Promotion of research on zoonotic diseases Promotion of the role of science in society Recognition of the importance of vaccination Recognition of the role of viruses in ecosystems Support for public health education initiatives Support for the integration of science and policy Influence on the training of public health professionals Contribution to the understanding of viral diseases Promotion of international collaboration in health research Advocacy for the importance of vaccination programs Influence on the development of antiviral therapies Support for the establishment of international health organizations Promotion of the role of science in addressing global challenges Advancement_of_medical_research_in_Australia Influence_on_health_policy_in_Australia |
| gptkbp:members |
gptkb:Australian_Academy_of_Science
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences gptkb:Royal_Society_of_London |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Australian
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| gptkbp:notableWork |
Eradication of smallpox
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| gptkbp:position |
Director_of_the_John_Curtin_School_of_Medical_Research
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| gptkbp:researchAreas |
Epidemiology
Immunology Microbiology Public health |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Infectious diseases
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Dr._Margaret_Fenner
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