Description: (American Pathologist & Winner of 1966 Nobel Prize in Medicine)
Francis Peyton Rous was an American pathologist renowned for his groundbreaking work in oncoviruses, blood transfusion, and digestion physiology. Despite facing severe tuberculosis, he transitioned from teaching pathology to a career in research. His 1911 discovery of the Rous sarcoma virus transformed cancer understanding and earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1966. Rous also played a pivotal role in developing blood transfusion techniques during WWI, leading to the establishment of the world's first blood bank. His significant contributions have had a lasting impact on medical science and healthcare practices today.