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Medicine & Public Health
Alberto Ascoli
1877–1957Ferrara, ItalyFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included
Developed Ascoli's test for anthrax
Biography
Developed Ascoli's test for anthrax; pioneer of immunology; Italian-born American scientist. Developed Ascoli precipitin test for anthrax diagnosis
Notable For
- Developed Ascoli's test for anthrax
- pioneer of immunology
- Italian-born American scientist
Honors & Recognition
- Developed Ascoli precipitin test for anthrax diagnosis
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — Alberto Ascoli is of Italian heritage with roots in Emilia-Romagna. Developed Ascoli's test for anthrax
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Medicine & Public Health
- Specialty
- Medicine
- Years
- 1877–1957
- Birth Place
- Ferrara, Italy
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Emilia-Romagna
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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