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J. Michael Bishop

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Also known as John Michael Bishop, Michael Bishop, J Michael Bishop, John M. Bishop, John M Bishop, J. M. Bishop, J M Bishop, J. Bishop

American immunologist and microbiologist who specialized in cancer research

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J. Michael Bishop was a male American individual recognized as an engineer and producer. Born on February 22, 1936, he died on March 20, 2026. His professional background included work in the United States, where he was associated with the fields of engineering and production.

Bishop is listed as an author with two recorded works, including *Harvey Lectures* and *How to Win the Nobel Prize*. He received one Nobel Prize, specifically in the field of Medicine. His contributions were acknowledged in collections associated with the Royal Society, the American Academy Arts Sciences, and the Nobel Laureates.

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Person · Open Library

Works
2

Top works

  • Harvey Lectures
  • How to Win the Nobel Prize

via Open Library + Wikidata

Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1951-06-14
Active to
2021-03-29
engineerproducer

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1
Total plays
1

<a href="https://www.last.fm/music/J.+Michael+Bishop">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Key facts

Born
John Michael Bishop , ( 1936-02-22 ) February 22, 1936, York, Pennsylvania , U.S.
Died
March 20, 2026 (2026-03-20) (aged 90), San Francisco , California, U.S.
Education
Gettysburg College (Bachelors), Harvard University ( MD )
Known for
Oncogene Virus
Awards
Dickson Prize (1986) Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1989) ASCB Public Service Award (1998) National Medal of Science (2003) Clark Kerr Award (2020)
Fields
Virology
Institutions
University of California, San Francisco Heinrich Pette Institute National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Website
profiles .ucsf .edu /j .michael .bishop

via Wikipedia infobox

Nobel Prize

  • The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine1989

    for their discovery of the cellular origin of retroviral oncogenes

    Shared · 1/2 portion

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Encyclopedic overview

John Michael Bishop (February 22, 1936 – March 20, 2026) was an American immunologist and microbiologist who shared the 1989 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Harold E. Varmus. He was a faculty member at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he also served as chancellor from 1998 to 2009.

Early life and education

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