Person Falkow; Stanley (1934 - 2018) Falkow Stanley 1934 - 2018 American Male 24/01/1934 19340124 05/05/2018 20180505

Microbiologist Education: PhD Career: Robert W and Vivian K Cahill Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and of Medicine Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and Medicine, Stanford University Stanley Falkow was an American microbiologist referred to as the ‘father’ of molecular microbial pathogenesis — how bacteria and host cells interact at a molecular level to cause disease. Stanley shaped the modern study of bacterial infection and contributed immeasurably to our understanding of infectious diseases. One of Stanley’s first major discoveries was that small microbial DNA molecules, called plasmids, can contain genes that confer bacterial resistance to antibiotics. He was the first to use molecular techniques to explore how bacteria cause disease, and developed a framework called ‘molecular Koch’s postulates’ that continues to guide microbiological investigations of disease the world over. His pioneering approach paved the way for the development of new vaccines, including for whooping cough. Stanley’s exceptional mentorship produced many leading microbiologists. In 2008, Stanley’s career-long contribution was recognised by receipt of the Lasker–Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science. Professor Stanley Falkow ForMemRS died on 5 May 2018. Foreign Member 17/05/2007 73 International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 24 Jan 1932 - 5 May 2018 NA9486 18/05/2007 Clara 28/03/2023 RS_NET\JonathanB Yes http://viaf.org/viaf/67886073 7dbc17e4-26bf-4280-b1b2-55b4cd68c672