MAURICE HILLEMAN TIMELINE
His Greatest Achievements
MAURICE HILLEMAN TIMELINE
His Greatest Achievements
Hilleman was born during the influenza pandemic of 1918-1919
(Aug 30, 1919)
Was born sick along with a sick twin as well, the twin died
Began reading by Darwin which influenced his love for science
Earned a scholarship to Montana State College
Researched chlamydia and proved that it was treatable
Joined firm in army with the task to make a vaccine
Made a vaccine that saved the soldiers and is still used today
1957
At the age of 25
First person to identify and prevent an influenza epidemic
Hilleman discovers contamination in the vaccine
Polio vaccines were created
Made 40 million doses for children starting school
First scientist who averted a pandemic
Awarded the Service Medal
Daughter was sick with the mumps
Created a vaccine for the mumps
Partnered with the government to create a vaccine for rubella
Created MMR, a combo vaccine
Created the first cancer preventing vaccine, but in chickens
Created a vaccine for Hepatitis B
Passed on April 11, 2005