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Norman George Heatley OBE (10 January 1911 – 5 January 2004) was an English biologist and biochemist. [1] He was a member of the team of Oxford University scientists who developed penicillin. [2] [3] Heatley developed the back-extraction technique for efficiently purifying penicillin in bulk.
Jul 20, 2010 · Learn how Norman Heatley, a biochemist from Oxford, played a crucial role in the discovery and production of penicillin, the miracle drug that saved millions of lives. Find out why he was overlooked by the history books and received a Blue Plaque at his home.
Feb 7, 2004 · Norman George Heatley. Biochemist who had a pivotal role in the development of penicillin. Invented a reliable technique for assessing the activity of penicillin, and perfected a way of extracting sufficient antibiotic for toxicity tests and clinical trials.
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Jan 17, 2004 · Dr. Norman G. Heatley, an Oxford University biochemist who helped revolutionize medicine by isolating early samples of penicillin and helping to convert it into a powerful drug that gave Allied...
Feb 22, 2024 · Norman Heatley is often described as the unsung hero of the penicillin story. A recent PhD graduate with a genius for invention, he became a pivotal member of the Oxford team that...
Aug 16, 1991 · Penicillin's Forgotten Man: Norman Heatley: Although he's been overlooked, his skills in growing penicillin were a key to Florey and Chain's clinical trials. Carol L. Moberg Authors Info & Affiliations. Science. 16 Aug 1991. Vol 253, Issue 5021. pp. 734 - 735. DOI: 10.1126/science.1876832. Formats available.
Feb 22, 2024 · Norman Heatley is often described as the unsung hero of the penicillin story. A recent PhD graduate with a genius for invention, he became a pivotal member of the Oxford team that developed the miracle drug in the early 1940s.
