Howard Temin
Virology and cancer research
12/10/1934 – 2/9/1994
Key Achievement
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1975 was awarded jointly, 1/3 each, to Howard Temin, David Baltimore, and Renato Dulbecco “for their discoveries concerning the interaction between tumor viruses and the genetic material of the cell.” These discoveries played a crucial role in the identification of the HIV virus and are the basis of much of today’s biotechnology industry. They are used in the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019.
Following this discovery, Professor Temin and his students and postdoctoral fellows pursued related problems of retrovirology. He trained more than 60 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Following this discovery, Professor Temin and his students and postdoctoral fellows pursued related problems of retrovirology. He trained more than 60 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Connection to Wisconsin
Dr. Temin came to the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research at the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1960, where he performed the research leading to the award of the Nobel Prize. He remained active there until shortly before his death
For additional information, visit:
Howard Temin in Wikipedia
Howard M. Temin Biographical Memoir – National Academy of Science
For additional information, visit:
Howard Temin in Wikipedia
Howard M. Temin Biographical Memoir – National Academy of Science