Memorial Page for John Michael Bishop

Feb 22, 1936 – Mar 20, 2026(90 years)Died in:San Francisco, California

American immunologist and microbiologist who specialized in cancer research

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March 20th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

York, York County

Place of Death

San Francisco, California

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

pneumonia

Occupation(6)

virologistimmunologistuniversity teacheroncologistchemistmicrobiologist

Awards(10)

Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical ResearchNobel Prize in Physiology or MedicineCanada Gairdner International AwardNational Medal of ScienceAlfred P. Sloan, Jr. PrizeDickson Prize in MedicineASCB Public Service Awardhonorary doctor of Harvard Universityhonorary doctor of the University of MiamiForeign Member of the Royal Society

Education(2)

Harvard Medical SchoolGettysburg College

J. Michael Bishop (* February 22, 1936 in York; † March 20, 2026 in San Francisco) was an american immunologist and microbiologist who specialized in cancer research. He was 90 years old. His education included Harvard Medical School and Gettysburg College. He received 10 awards, including Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. His cause of death was pneumonia.

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Born in York, York County

1936

Died in San Francisco, California (pneumonia)

2026

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John Michael Bishop. Forever remembered.