Yvonne Barr
| Yvonne Barr | |
|---|---|
| Born |
11 March 1932 Ireland |
| Died | 13 February 2016 |
| Fields | Virology |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Doctoral advisor | Michael Anthony Epstein |
| Known for | Epstein–Barr virus |
Yvonne Barr (11 March 1932 – 13 February 2016) was a virologist.
She was born in Ireland and graduated with honours in zoology from Trinity College, Dublin.[1]
She discovered the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) together with Michael Anthony Epstein during her PhD studies in 1964, whilst at Middlesex Hospital.[2][3] Barr graduated from the University of London in 1966 with a Ph.D.[4]
She moved to Melbourne, Australia, marrying Stuart Balding and had two children.[5]
References
- ↑ James, D. Geraint (2009-05-01). "A chance meeting". QJM. 102 (5): 365–366. doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcn167. ISSN 1460-2725. PMID 19318370.
- ↑ "Encyclopedia of Australian Science". Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ McGrath, Paula (6 April 2014). "Cancer virus discovery helped by delayed flight". BBC News, Health. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ "Whonamedit - Yvonne Barr". Ole Daniel Enersen. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ "Yvonne Balding's Obituary on The Age". The Age. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
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