U of A Nobel winner’s impact extends from personal to global
Michael Houghton’s colleagues and trainees describe the determination that led him to discover the hepatitis C virus and continue his quest for vaccines that will save millions of lives.
University of Alberta virologist awarded Nobel Prize
Michael Houghton wins Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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COVID-19 has ‘created a new paradigm for developing vaccines,’ says U of A Nobel winner
A vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is essential—and thanks to scientific advances and global will, it will likely come faster than any previous vaccine, according to virologist Michael Houghton.
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