Frederick C. Robbins Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FREDERICK C. ROBBINS
Born: August 25, 1916 in Auburn, Alabama
Died: August 04, 2003 in Cleveland, Ohio
Dr. Frederick Chapman Robbins, born on August 25, 1916, in Auburn, Alabama, was an eminent American pediatrician and virologist. He was celebrated for his groundbreaking research in the field of virology, which played a pivotal role in the development of techniques to cultivate viruses in controlled environments.
Robbins completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri and subsequently acquired his M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1940. His early career was marked by his military service during World War II, during which he served as an army physician.
A significant milestone in Robbins' scientific journey came in 1949 when, working alongside John Enders and Thomas Weller, he made the groundbreaking discovery that the polio virus could be grown in cultures of human tissue. This monumental finding, which contradicted the prevailing belief that polio could only be cultivated in nerve tissue, set the stage for the development of the polio vaccine by Dr. Albert Sabin and Dr. Jonas Salk. In recognition of their pioneering research, Robbins, Enders, and Weller were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1954. The trio's achievement was not just limited to polio but paved the way for advancements in virology research, making the study of viruses more feasible and accessible.
In 1966, Robbins was appointed as the Dean of the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, a position he held with distinction until 1980. Under his leadership, the institution saw significant growth and innovation in medical education and research.
Robbins completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri and subsequently acquired his M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1940. His early career was marked by his military service during World War II, during which he served as an army physician.
A significant milestone in Robbins' scientific journey came in 1949 when, working alongside John Enders and Thomas Weller, he made the groundbreaking discovery that the polio virus could be grown in cultures of human tissue. This monumental finding, which contradicted the prevailing belief that polio could only be cultivated in nerve tissue, set the stage for the development of the polio vaccine by Dr. Albert Sabin and Dr. Jonas Salk. In recognition of their pioneering research, Robbins, Enders, and Weller were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1954. The trio's achievement was not just limited to polio but paved the way for advancements in virology research, making the study of viruses more feasible and accessible.
In 1966, Robbins was appointed as the Dean of the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, a position he held with distinction until 1980. Under his leadership, the institution saw significant growth and innovation in medical education and research.
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FREDERICK C. ROBBINS - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 286945Hand print signed by Frederick Robbins displays the signature "Fredrick C. Robbins." Robbins, a Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, contributed to the discovery of poliomyelitis viruses' growth in tissue cultures, aiding polio vaccine research.Price: $220.00
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FREDERICK C. ROBBINS - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 288414Hand print signed: "Frederick C. Robbins", showing a tracing of his right hand in black ink. Robbins, an American pediatrician and virologist, won the 1954 Nobel Prize for Medicine for his discovery related to poliomyelitis viruses.
Price: $220.00
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FREDERICK C. ROBBINS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/11/1976 - HFSID 18264Letter signed by Frederick Robbins, dated June 11, 1976. Addressed to Ms. Kay Slotnick, it mentions enclosing "the autographed cards and photograph" requested. Robbins, a Nobel Prize winner for Medicine, served as Dean of the Medical School at Case Western Reserve University.
Price: $180.00
