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Florence B. Seibert

American biochemist

Died when: 93 years 321 days (1126 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Florence B. Seibert

Florence Barbara Seibert (October 6, 1897 – August 23, 1991) was an American biochemist.She is best known for identifying the active agent in the antigen tuberculin as a protein, and subsequently for isolating a pure form of tuberculin, purified protein derivative (PPD), enabling the development and use of a reliable TB test.

Seibert has been inducted into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame and the National Women's Hall of Fame.


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